Malware May Kill Your PC July 9

[Nyskel]

So wait, the DNS will only be shut down for a day?

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[Darkness ZXW]

I think mcafee started this

how does an anti-malware program

create a virus

[HellsSpot]

DNS Resolution = GREEN

Your computer appears to be looking up IP addresses correctly!

win

[SlayerZ99]

Could anyone explain to me what exactly this is?

[BanishedLetters]

how many threads have we had on this already?

[HellsSpot]

Could anyone explain to me what exactly this is?

Something that forgets up you're DNS and you won't be able to use it ever again.

[SlayerZ99]

Something that forgets up you're DNS and you won't be able to use it ever again.

Why on July 9th exactly

[Harm94]

I can something like this happening in 2009, but turned out to be a hoax.

[Bisjac]

Why on July 9th exactly

because all isps are aware of the issue, but to simply fix it would cause tons of problems.
they kinda resolved the issue with most users not being kicked when they do the fix tomorrow. but not all people.

[SlayerZ99]

So this according to this article as long as your computer doesnt have any malware you are all set

[Darkness ZXW]

so pretty much ISPs brick your computer if you have that virus?

[Trymos]

so pretty much ISPs brick your computer if you have that virus?

no, the FBI bricks your internet if you have the virus.

[indyjones]

Why on July 9th exactly

The FBI has a contract until tomorrow that allows them to redirect these infected computers to safe ips.

[Visage]

Did anyone point out the hilarity of everyone telling a deaf person to call his ISP?

[Trymos]

Did anyone point out the hilarity of everyone telling a deaf person to call his ISP?

skype video call his ISP.