Potential Virus unleashed on Computers Monday July 9th, 2012!
A years-old virus created in Estonia could wreak havoc on your smartphones and/or computers if you are infected. The DNS changer virus was designed to re-route internet traffic to sites where the group could profit from ad-clicks. The FBI has prevented this from happening through a two-year program called Operation Ghost Click. On Monday the FBI is shutting down these "temporary servers" allowing the internet to return to normal. In most computers, this issue has been dealt with, but if you want to make sure you are not vulnerable, read on...
PC, Mac, Android, and iOS operating systems are vulnerable!
For more information, click on this CBC DNS Changer Virus story,
and for a quick test, scroll down to the bottom of this Canadian DNS Changer Test and click on [I agree], for a US Test, click here
If the banners at the top and bottom are GREEN, you are safe, if they are RED, continue to this section: Instructions on how to test and remove Virus
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586
Hi Chris,
Oh great, just a little more to have to be worried about.
Thanks for the great news this Sunday morning. Really, Thanks for the heads up on this potential problem.
I have my anti virus up top date. I hope it works properly.
Have a good day in South Simcoe, Canada.
Best, Clint Mckie
Jul 08, 2012 01:57 AM
Weichert Realtors | Phone Direct 240-506-2434 | 301-681-0550 office - Silver Spring, MD
Leisure World Specialist / Full Service REALTOR
Chris, thanks for the details on how to check to determine whether I'm vulnerable. Let's hope not!
Jul 08, 2012 02:20 AM
Canyon Lake, TX
Chris: Thanks for sharing this important information. We heard part of what had happened on the news yesterday; let's hope things can return to normal. Sure wish these folks would get a real job and quit playing havoc with others lives.
Jul 08, 2012 04:09 AM
RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage - Brampton, ON
Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!
Thanks Chris for the heads up! Will be checking the computers before bed!
Jul 08, 2012 11:43 AM
New York, NY
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Hey Chris thanks for the heads up... will go check it out... Have a Happy Day
Jul 09, 2012 04:49 AM
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent
I am glad the culprits were caught Chris! Thanks for the information and since I was able to get online this morning I am OK...er...at least my computer is OK!
Jul 09, 2012 05:12 AM
Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate LTD., Trenton, Ontario - Trenton, ON
Trenton Real Estate
Phew,my computer go the green screen. I sometimes wonder why these clever people don't turn their attention to doing good things on the intrnet intead of creating all these annoying viruses. Some of these people are so smart, it's a real shame.
Jul 09, 2012 06:04 AM
Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH
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Howdy and evening Chris
Chris my friend, I sure don't know how I miss your mighty helpful blog post about the Virus. I've been keeping an eye out for from day one of it being found. Sure hope it did not get your Computer!
Have a good one
Dale in New Hampshire
Jul 09, 2012 12:17 PM
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