DNSChanger is a malware computer programme that redirects the Internet traffic to fake websites. That may hack your data or insert malwares to your computer.
This virus was created and spread over the internet last year, The FBI, as a part of ‘Operation Ghost Click’, took control of the servers used by cybercriminals. The FBI then replaced the rogue servers with temporary legitimate servers so as not to disrupt the web activities of those infected.
However, these servers were allowed only till July 9, 2012.
According to the data by DNSChanger Working Group (DCWG), there are nearly 300,000 infected systems globally, with a maximum of over 69,500 such system in the U.S.
Italy, with about 26,500 infected systems, is at the second place, followed by India (21,300) and the U.K. (19,589).
To check if your PC is affected with DNS Changer or not ?
www.dns-ok.us
go to this site, it will tell your PC is affected or not, If it shows the below image means you are safe, the background of the image will be red, means, you are affected.
How to remove this malware, if you are affected ?
Avira releases a new software to repair the affected systems. You can download it from this link for windows xp, vista and seven Avira DNS Repair.
For Mac DNS Changer Removal Tool.
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For more : http://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/2011/november/malware_110911
