The HOSTS File
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Jun 22nd 2006
Security Now 45
The HOSTS File
Hosted by
Steve Gibson,
Leo Laporte
We've all got one, but what's it for and how do you use it?
Records live every Tuesday at 4:30pm Eastern / 1:30pm Pacific / 20:30 UTC.
This week Steve explains the mysterious HOSTS file - part of Windows, OS X, Linux, and many other operating systems. He talks about how malicious programs may misuse it, and how you can use it to protect yourself.
For 16kpbs versions, transcripts, and notes, visit Steve's site: grc.com, also the home of the best disk maintenance and recovery utility ever written Spinrite 6.