Charter Implements SiteFinder-Like DNS

paulbiz writes "Charter Cable's DNS servers have just started resolving all invalid hostnames and pointing them to their own error page. The About page states: 'This service automatically eliminates many of the error pages you may encounter as you surf the web. No software was installed on your computer for this service to work.' It has an 'opt-out' page, but when you use it Charter simply sets a cookie that makes their page redirect errors to Microsoft Live Search instead!" One more reason to use OpenDNS, where you can actually opt out of the custom error page.

Comments

Re:MOD PARENT TROLL

[someone1234]

Haha, a real Antediluvian Troll...

Re:Run your own DNS resolver!

[Mopar93]

They should block the SMTP port 25 instead. What's the matter with them?

In the past 4 months, my email server has rejected 291 spams coming in from zombied computers from Charter customers.

Come on Charter, get your act together.

-Maurice