WASHINGTON: For computer users, a few mouse clicks could mean the difference between staying online and losing Internet connections this summer.

http://www.geo.tv/GeoDetail.aspx?ID=45600

Apparently there is some virus spread on the web that alters all DNS servers to the ones the hacker provided, most of these sites look fairly the same only with advertisements that the hacker placed on them.

Here's a PDF from the FBI which might help you diagnose your PC for this virus:

http://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/2011/november/malware_110911/DNS-changer-malware.pdf

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Edited June 20, 20241 yr by tobeymaguire

No comment... -_-

Umm okay?

Let me quote my dear friend, Eric Cartman... GOD FCKING DAMNIT! *Throws headphone at screen*

Holy... Shit...

On a serious note, lets think logically about this.

If a site has high-standard firewall software, the virus can't get onto the site and then onto users computers.

Also, just be careful on what sites you visit, its highly unlikely that sites such as Youtube, Facebook and Twitter would carry this virus.

When you download a file, before opening it you should scan it with your antivirus and a anti-malware program.

EDIT: I followed the .pdf files instructions, looks like I'm in the clear for now at least.

Edited April 27, 201214 yr by Harper

Hey Harper, there is a website that you can visit which tells you whether you have the virus or not. It's quicker than the pdf instructions.

English Version = http://www.dns-ok.us/

If you've been affected by the virus, the background of the image will be red.

Edited April 27, 201214 yr by Tom H