Infected PCs may lose the internet July 9th

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Reporter - Julie Collins
Photojournalist - Randall Barnes

Story Created: Thu Jul 5, 2012 4:52 PM

Story Updated: Fri Jul 6, 2012 8:00 AM

 

METROPOLIS, IL - The FBI will shut down your internet connection but in this case it's for your own good.

 

There's some mal-ware out there called DNS Changers. Once infected, the virus takes you to a rogue server without your knowledge. While there the hackers could block your anti-virus updates and re-direct you to more fraudulent websites just waiting to steal your personal information.

 

 

 

The FBI already busted the scammers in Estonia and took over the rogue server. Problem is that's been costing the feds money so they are going to shut it down on July 9th. Meaning if you're infected you won't be able to connect to the interenet.

The answer is to go to this website http://www.dcwg.org there you can scan and disinfect your computer.