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To: LegendHasIt

I have a gut feeling this is a hoax. The first result I found says this should have happened in March.
http://techcrawlers.com/dns-changer-virus-march-8th/

Generally if you see the same story repeated with different dates, it is probably a hoax that just won’t die.


3 posted on 04/20/2012 4:11:19 PM PDT by mnehring
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To: mnehring

Hmm, interesting... Now that you mention it, I remember that I DID have an apparent DNS hijack on my computer in late Feb., had a heck of a time cleaning it.


10 posted on 04/20/2012 4:25:29 PM PDT by LegendHasIt
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To: mnehring

No, the virus wasn’t supposed to hit on March 8th, the FBI help computers were going to shut down. A judge ordered them to remain open for another 4 months.

Here’s the story. It’s not a hoax. Search for “dns changer” and you will find all kinds of info.

http://krebsonsecurity.com/2012/03/court-4-more-months-for-dnschanger-infected-pcs/#more-14008

You can also go the various computer mags and find info. Here’s PC Mag: http://www.pcmag.com/search_redirect/?qry=dns+changer&searchSection=0&site=3

Of course, if you want to believe this is a scheme for big brother, big sister, and the commies to take over your computer, feel free.


34 posted on 04/20/2012 6:50:07 PM PDT by Right Wing Assault (Dick Obama is more inexperienced now than he was before he was elected.)
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To: mnehring

if a site doesn’t end with .gov,’it’s not likely the FBI is making any such suggestion. Wouldn’t go there for love nor money.


40 posted on 04/20/2012 7:29:24 PM PDT by EDINVA
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