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Windows 7: Web users beware: DNSChanger victims lose Web access July 9

05 Jul 2012  
Brink

64-bit Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 & Windows 8 Enterprise
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Web users beware: DNSChanger victims lose Web access July 9

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If you're one of thousands of people infected with the DNSChanger malware, get rid of it before Monday.

On July 9, the FBI will be switching off servers it used to keep those infected with the malware on the Internet. The organization says maintaining the servers is costly and that therefore the agency won't extend its support.
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Web users beware: DNSChanger victims lose Web access July 9 | Security & Privacy - CNET News

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05 Jul 2012  
solarmystic

Windows 7 x64 Professional SP1
2,173 posts
Geordieland, Tyne and Wear
 
 

Terrible, terrible malware.

DNS redirection is a horrible thing to do to one's system.. and ISP's like Comcast actually use it too sometimes to 'direct' you to certain 'approved' versions of search results unless you 'explicitly' tell them not do or opt out of their 'helpful' DNS redirection 'services'.
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06 Jul 2012  
Stratos

Windows 7 Ultimate x64 / OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.8
148 posts
 
 

The FBI brought in folks to help with the issue. You can read more at the following link.

DCWG | DNS Changer Working Group
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