DNS charger virus to stop internet service on monday(July 9)

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    BetterThanBefore Certified CEan

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    Other virus will affect computer that being affected by DNS charger virus.
    The virus was a part of an online advertising scam, luring users into thinking they're on a safe website then re-directing them to malicious server.
    US govt. plans to fix problem within 3 days.

    To check if your PC is affected with DNS CHARGER VIRUS go to http://www.dcwg.org/ & http://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/2011/november/malware_110911 for more info
    go to http://www.dcwg.org/ & run detect :)

    After testing mine was secure ---
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    BetterThanBefore, Jul 9, 2012
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    Kaustubh Katdare The Good Admin

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    I usually stay away from torrents, USB Drives and insecure websites. Very less chance of my computer getting affected because of this. :)
    Kaustubh Katdare, Jul 9, 2012
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    BetterThanBefore Certified CEan

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    I only download e-books from torrents ... so there was very less probability for virus infection ;)
    BetterThanBefore, Jul 9, 2012
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    How many of the CEans here actually did a check of their PC's settings?
    AbraKaDabra, Jul 9, 2012
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    Done. No DNS charger....:)
    Pensu, Jul 9, 2012
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