[SeniorTech] Have you heard about this Malware DNS CHANGER ?
- From: GmoffettLtTouch@xxxxxxx
- To: SeniorTech@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:04:38 -0400 (EDT)
FYI....not to cause anxiety, but Jerry said I could pass this along just
to make you aware....
I was informed about this malware problem today from my brother in
California. It may cause a concern if you see future e-mails warning about
it. I
had not heard of this problem. It is EASY to check your computer to see
if you have it by reading the first link below. Some explanations
follow......
I went to check this on Snopes and they referred people to this site from
PC Mag.com.. ._**Snopes referral -Avoid Internet Doomsday: Check for
DNSChanger Malware Now |_
(http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2401227,00.asp)
The easiest check for me to see if I was infected...(and for most people)
...was about half way down the page there was a section in bold type that
says... 'How to Protect Your Connection'. There is a blue link there
called 'DNSChanger EYE CHART'...and you just click on that. **If a picture
comes up with a RED background, you are infected (or your router is
infected).....and if a GREEN background comes up, you are not infected.
(Fortunately, I am OK.)
The link my brother sent me has more detailed information, it you want to
check that out for any reason.....
_DCWG | DNS Changer Working Group_ (http://www.dcwg.org/)
Good Luck......Ginny
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