DNS Changer Day is Coming

In April the FBI made numerous arrests of a cyber-criminal group that created and operated a malware scam called DNS Changer. The core of the scam was to trap consumers into using a fraudulent DNS Server and there by getting directed to fraudulent websites. When the FBI made their arrests in April, to prevent the loss of internet services to around 500,000 consumers, the bureau chose to operate the DNS servers until all of the affected computers could be patched. On July 9^th 2012 the FBI will shut down the fraudulent DNS Servers.

Computer users are strongly suggested to follow the steps below to insure that their computers will not loose internet access on the 9^th.

To tell if your computer is infected. Go to http://dns-ok.us and wait for the page to load. If it comes up "green" then you are ok. On the other hand, if it detects a problem you need to visit another website; www.dcwg.org. This is an industry run website with all of the information you need to remove this malware from your computer.

Please take the time and make sure you are not going to be affected when the FBI pulls the plug.