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Millions warned against virus bug
« on: July 07, 2012, 06:45:29 PM »
Hi swagers

Just read this on bigpond news

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is warning internet users about a dangerous new virus which could potenitally leave millions of people without access to the internet on Monday.

The virus software is known as a 'Domain Name System Changer' or 'DNSChanger' and is believed to have been secretly installed by Estonian hackers more than 12months ago.

The technology allows hackers to control the system which lets users access the internet and send email, and could allow hackers to carry out criminal activities on these accounts.

It is believed authorities in the US and Estonia have been working on the problem since November last year and the FBI has arranged temporary control measures to allow users to maintain access to the web.

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Re: Millions warned against virus bug
« Reply #1 on: July 07, 2012, 06:47:32 PM »
whats the best way to check
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Re: Millions warned against virus bug
« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2012, 06:49:44 PM »
download malwarebytes and update it and full scan
same with your AV

then run all ya update patches
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Re: Millions warned against virus bug
« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2012, 06:54:44 PM »
Hey Lost
runing nortons 360
plus they say to check your wireless modem if you have the default log in and check the DNS
I dont have the dynamic dns enabled
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Re: Millions warned against virus bug
« Reply #4 on: July 07, 2012, 06:59:32 PM »
I'd say y2k bug anyone...
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Re: Millions warned against virus bug
« Reply #5 on: July 07, 2012, 07:07:43 PM »
Quote from: Lost on July 07, 2012, 06:59:32 PM
I'd say y2k bug anyone...

LOL the leap second last week caused more issues than y2k :)
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Re: Millions warned against virus bug
« Reply #6 on: July 07, 2012, 07:12:12 PM »
I got this link off one of the tech sites I subscribe to.
DNSChanger Diagnostic
As well as doing what you all have said.


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Re: Millions warned against virus bug
« Reply #7 on: July 07, 2012, 07:28:16 PM »
thanks guys
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Re: Millions warned against virus bug
« Reply #8 on: July 07, 2012, 07:32:43 PM »
Bugger. I have a Mac

What is thin"virus thing" you speak of?

Never seen one. Sounds like fun!
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Re: Millions warned against virus bug
« Reply #9 on: July 07, 2012, 07:34:13 PM »
Here is the mob that I got it from
C/NET
There is also a quick check if you are on a network.
For Windows users:

    Go to Start menu.
    Select Run...
    Type: cmd.exe [press ENTER].
    Type in the black command window: ipconfig /all [press ENTER].
    Search for the line that says "DNS Servers." Often, two or three IP addresses are listed.
    Compare against list of rogue IP addresses.

For Apple users:

    Go to System Preferences.
    Select Network.
    Select the connection used for internet access (typically. AirPort or ethernet).
    Select Advanced.
    Select the DNS tab.
    Compare against list of rogue IP addresses.
Note; I'm a Windows user so have no idea about Mac's
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Re: Millions warned against virus bug
« Reply #10 on: July 07, 2012, 07:36:34 PM »
Quote from: dazzler on July 07, 2012, 07:32:43 PM
Bugger. I have a Mac

What is thin"virus thing" you speak of?

Never seen one. Sounds like fun!


Ignorance is bliss :)
http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/356100/20120625/apple-mac-virus-immunity-website-reality-distortion.htm
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Re: Millions warned against virus bug
« Reply #11 on: July 07, 2012, 08:58:46 PM »
I reject your reality and stick with my made up one!  :)
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Re: Millions warned against virus bug
« Reply #12 on: July 07, 2012, 09:12:30 PM »
Quote from: D4D on July 07, 2012, 07:36:34 PM
Ignorance is bliss :)
http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/356100/20120625/apple-mac-virus-immunity-website-reality-distortion.htm

I use a mac at home but Im under no illusion that its a water tight system. The real truth is just that theres not the "demand" so to speak for viruses to be written for an operating system that has such a small market share. I've got active virus software running on my mac because you just never know when someone will exploit the system one day, but I know quite a few mac users who use nothing at all
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Re: Millions warned against virus bug
« Reply #13 on: July 07, 2012, 10:10:20 PM »

The Govt link suggests checking your router as well. I don't think it will matter what your computer OS is.
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Re: Millions warned against virus bug
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Re: Millions warned against virus bug
« Reply #15 on: July 08, 2012, 03:23:17 PM »
Quote from: dazzler on July 07, 2012, 07:32:43 PM
Bugger. I have a Mac

What is thin"virus thing" you speak of?

Never seen one. Sounds like fun!
Pretty sure the "MAC"is susseptable to certain virus attacks as well....
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