Malware may knock thousands off the net Monday. Test your computer now.

[Titan]

This isn't meant to be funny and the link will take you to a site to test whether or not your computer is infected with the DNS Changer malware. It only takes a second to test it. Might as well do it.

http://www.dcwg.org/



Here's another article with more information for any folks who haven't heard about this by now.

http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2012/07/05/malware-may-knock-thousands-off-internet-on-monday/

[Stanley Steamer]

I've always thought that this would be a GREAT way to actually INFECT a ton of PC's...by sending out a warning........I once got a bad virus that took one of my pc gurus a half day to take off the computer.......

[Titan]

I've always thought that this would be a GREAT way to actually INFECT a ton of PC's...by sending out a warning........I once got a bad virus that took one of my pc gurus a half day to take off the computer.......

You're exactly right, Stanley. And you don't know me from Adam Whomever. The best thing to do is do your own research and search Google for some information on the subject and go from there, rather than clicking on any links provided by me, or anyone else.

Search for DNSchanger malware.

[Stanley Steamer]

I've always thought that this would be a GREAT way to actually INFECT a ton of PC's...by sending out a warning........I once got a bad virus that took one of my pc gurus a half day to take off the computer.......

You're exactly right, Stanley. And you don't know me from Adam Whomever. The best thing to do is do your own research and search Google for some information on the subject and go from there, rather than clicking on any links provided by me, or anyone else.

Search for DNSchanger malware.

I tried those links.....seems I'm "Cootie free".......

[X Ring]

WOOHOO!!  I'M GREEN!  I'M GREEN!

Marty

[alph]

I'll chalk this up with the whole Y2K, 2012 Myan calander, Jesus returning, WCTAE believers. Not going to worry about it.......

[BradValk48237]

Green here!...

Oh yea.... Its a Mac....

Brad

[sandy]

I'm good to go.

[flamingobabe #44]

just checking all computers

[tonyfan70]

Seems that I'm good to go. I was worried that I would be unable to access all the porn good information on Mr. Gore's internet.

[Tim H]

It's just a scan that looks at what domain name server you're coming through.  If the Feds would have taken care of this when they knew about it instead of waiting 6 months that would have been a better service to all.  Keeping it up and running just leads people down the path of not bothering with the problem that's there.

Speaking of DNS servers, here's one you might take a look at.  Don't trust your cable company, don't really want you collecting data on your traffic?  You don't have to use them.  You can choose [url=https://store.opendns.com/get/home-free/]OpenDNS]OpenDNS.  Protect your entire household internet connection.

PC software protects the computer you have it installed on, but OpenDNS protects against data you don't want in your household.  Now a savvy kid can work around by using another neighbor's wifi, but at least you can do what you can to protect your family.  Watch the video and if you're comfortable fiddling with your router settings have a go at it.  I've been using it for years.

http://youtu.be/KGVvzz_twX0

[PAVALKER]

The Feds are scanning your computer to see what sites you have been visiting.......   

[hubcapsc]

Green here!...

Oh yea.... Its a Mac....

Brad

NOTABLE RECENT SECURITY ISSUES
SELECTED BY THE SOURCEFIRE VULNERABILITY RESEARCH TEAM

#1
Title: Targeted attacks on Macs using new backdoor
Description: A wave of targeted emails was recently detected dropping a Mac-specific backdoor. The malicious binary, which are installed after users fall victim to social engineering techniques, is related to previously observed Mac backdoors which were distributed by way of Java exploits. As Mac attacks continue to grow in popularity, users are urged to patch frequently and exercise caution in running binaries from untrusted sources.
Reference:
http://www.securelist.com/en/blog/208193616/New_MacOS_X_backdoor_variant_used_in_APT_attacks
http://labs.alienvault.com/labs/index.php/2012/ms-office-exploit-that-targets-macos-x-seen-in-the-wild-delivers-mac-control-rat/
ClamAV: Trojan.MAC.Backdoor

[Tim H]

The Feds are scanning your computer to see what sites you have been visiting.......   

There are just 300,000 effected.  They have something much better we don't know about yet. 

[Hoser]

Just got off line with microsoft to clear mine up, 2 hours and 200 bux to fix it.  I hope!    Hoser