Check your Computer with DNS Changer Check up

With all apologies to my students today, I was asked about the DNS changer problem that is suppose to come down next week, I forgot to answer the question.  If you suspect or want to check to see if your computer is a potential victim of the problem, go to DNS Changer Check Up to find out.  Simply going to the website will give you the answer you need if you are concerned your system is compromised.

If you are unaware of what the problem is, here is the Cliff Notes version.  DNS Changer is malware.  This malware modifies a computer’s Domain Name Service (DNS) settings and thereby directs the computers to receive potentially improper results from rogue DNS servers hosted by the malware authors.  In short, if you are compromised, when you enter an internet address into your browser, you may be sent to a different website than what you intended. 

If you are a victim, follow this link for information on how to "Clean" your computer.  The steps are relatively simple....and free!  Do not pay anyone to fix this problem unless you do not feel comfortable doing it yourself.  Keep in mind, it costs nothing to fix the problem, so do not fall for anyone telling you that you have to buy something to fix the problem.