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D-Link DIR-655 Firmware 1.21 Hijacks Your Internet Connection
chronopunk writes "Normally when you think of firmware updates for a router you would expect security updates and bug fixes. Would you ever expect the company that makes the product to try and sell you a subscription for security software using its firmware as a salesperson? I recently ran into this myself when trying to troubleshoot my router. I noticed when trying to go to Google that my router was hijacking DNS and sent me to a website trying to sell me a software subscription. After upgrading your D-link DIR-655 router to the latest firmware you'll see that D-link does this, and calls the hijacking a 'feature.'"
Well, I for one welcome our new SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED overlords!
Please click here to renew subscription!
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Well there's your problem... it was released on 9/11. Of course it came with a few unexpected surprises...
You are using English. Please learn the difference between loose and lose; they're, there, and their; your and you're.
Personally I'd be very happy if I got two oranges rather than just one!
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If only revolution was not such an outdated ideal.
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Damn, and I thought D-Link was one of the better companies to buy a router from.
The only solution is to burn the place down or kill a few key people, then let them all know why. But no one is going to throw their life away on a bad router purchase.
that's the problem with the youth today, no commitment to principles.
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"It is now safe to switch off your computer."
whether or not we CAN disable it is moot - there's law regarding redirects without permission. I just can't find the damned thing, but I know it's there having read it here on slashdot.
Still waiting on Serviscope_minor to wake up to fucking reality and realize that Jessica Price isn't going to fuck him.
Ahhhh, the answer is right there..... This is Slashdot. Half of it's purpose is to complain. Not that I'm complaining.....
That sinking feeling deep in your gut when you KNOW you screwed up bad summed up with: {head desk} {head desk}
"I dunno. Why do most consumers run back to a company that cheated them like a battered woman to her abuser?"
Because the sex is terrific, and they really WANT to change!
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I was out there with torches and pitchforks but these two old farts complained that I was making too much noise and had me removed.
Calling someone a "hater" only means you can not rationally rebut their argument.
Just to point out, if you RTFP (post) mattytee doesn't say it's ok, he says it's "hinky." Which might NOT mean okay. I admit, I don't know what it ACTUALLY means, so it might mean "good."
It could be a typo for "kinky." Which, I can only imagine, would be included in the comprehensive list of fetishes.