DNSChanger is a class of malicious software (malware) that changes a user's Domain Name System (5)

Jul 5, 2012 8:23 PM CST DNSChanger is a class of malicious software (malware) that changes a user's Domain Name System
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Last month Telstra started selling a device called "Mobile Smart Antenna" for $720, which includes a "window unit" that receives NextG signals from outdoors and an indoor "coverage unit".
"All you need is at least one spot within your office or home where you can make calls. You can then use the Smart Antenna to extend that coverage to other areas of the building, where there is no signal, or the existing signal strength is low," its website states.


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According to the FBI, the number of computers that probably are infected is more than 277,000 worldwide, down from about 360,000 in April. About 6000 still-infected computers are probably in Australia, according to Australian communications regulator

Check your computer on Australian Government site: -

Your system does not appear to be affected by the DNSChanger malware.
What is DNSChanger?

DNSChanger is a class of malicious software (malware) that changes a user's Domain Name System (DNS) settings, enabling criminals to direct unsuspecting internet users to fraudulent websites and otherwise interfere with access to internet services. It has been associated with 'click fraud', the installation of additional malware and other malicious activities.

In November 2011, the FBI closed down a ring of cyber-criminals believed to be responsible for the worldwide spread of DNSChanger.

An estimated four million users were affected worldwide. To avoid these victims losing access to internet services, the FBI worked with the Internet Systems Consortium (ISC) to set up and operate a temporary but correct DNS solution, while giving ISPs the opportunity to assist their customers to remove their potential infection.

This temporary solution will be switched off on 9 July 2012. Users infected by DNSChanger will be unable to access internet services when the temporary DNS solution is switched off.


Jul 5, 2012 11:45 PM CST DNSChanger is a class of malicious software (malware) that changes a user's Domain Name System
rivame
rivamerivamemelbourne, Victoria Australia54 Threads 3 Polls 4,601 Posts
Thanks for that Rob.....

sometimes I wonder about Telstra and who they give info to as well...

my mobile bill has been really high so I asked about it. Telstra said i had a 3rd party user that was adding about $50 dollars a month to my bill. I dont subscribe or down load stuff on my mobile so asked Telstra how the hell they got my number and how telstra is charging me for stuff i dont use. They gave me a number to ring to unsubscribe.... doh
How do you unsubscribe something you didnt subscribe to in the first place...and how does telstra just charge you...mumbling very mad
Jul 6, 2012 2:03 AM CST DNSChanger is a class of malicious software (malware) that changes a user's Domain Name System
Jul 6, 2012 3:38 AM CST DNSChanger is a class of malicious software (malware) that changes a user's Domain Name System
Obscuritan
ObscuritanObscuritanMelbourne, Victoria Australia37 Threads 3 Polls 1,284 Posts
rivame: Thanks for that Rob.....

sometimes I wonder about Telstra and who they give info to as well...

my mobile bill has been really high so I asked about it. Telstra said i had a 3rd party user that was adding about $50 dollars a month to my bill. I dont subscribe or down load stuff on my mobile so asked Telstra how the hell they got my number and how telstra is charging me for stuff i dont use. They gave me a number to ring to unsubscribe....
How do you unsubscribe something you didnt subscribe to in the first place...and how does telstra just charge you...


That happened to me once Rivame. I started getting horoscope messages that I never asked for. I just deleted them. Then I noticed a monthyly charge appearing on my bill. They claimed i must have subscribed to it.
Jul 10, 2012 1:06 AM CST DNSChanger is a class of malicious software (malware) that changes a user's Domain Name System
Although a nasty piece of malware called DNSChanger was set to kick thousands of Mac and PC users off the internet on Monday, no major companies experienced issues related to the so-called "Doomsday Virus."

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