Imagine not being able to access the Internet, at all. Not just a connection failure or a browser hiccup, but total disconnect from the online world. This situation could become a reality for you on July 9th when the FBI shuts down the servers responsible for the DNSChanger Trojan and, if infected, you will lose the ability Read more…
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As reported in March, the FBI has uncovered a network of rogue DNS servers and has taken steps to disable them. DNS (Domain Name System) is an Internet service that converts user-friendly domain names into the numerical Internet protocol (IP) addresses that computers use to talk to each other. When you enter a domain name, Read more…
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Updated – July 6th at 1pm pacific McAfee releases a free tool to help consumers identify the risk of DNS Trojan and modify their Internet settings by ‘DNSChanger’ Trojan On July 9, 2012, the FBI will be shutting down Internet servers that had previously allowed millions of Internet users, who were infected by the DNSChanger Read more…
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Following up on a post from my colleague Jim Walter some months ago about DNSChanger, it is now time to act! For a more detailed description of the threat, check out Jim’s post and our Knowledge Center entry about detection and remediation of DNSChanger. Here is a brief recap: DNSChanger is malware that a gang Read more…
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