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Computer/Technology => Computer => Topic started by: townie2 on July 04, 2012, 06:16:05 PM

Title: virus hit July 9
Post by: townie2 on July 04, 2012, 06:16:05 PM

there is a particularly nasty virus that may hit some computers on July 9th, after the FBI stops support that has been keeping it in check for the public. a little complicated, but there is a link in the story from the FBI that can tell if your computer has it.
http://www.technolog.msnbc.msn.com/technology/technolog/july-9-could-be-internet-doomsday-some-so-check-your-736963 (http://www.technolog.msnbc.msn.com/technology/technolog/july-9-could-be-internet-doomsday-some-so-check-your-736963)

Title: Re: virus hit July 9
Post by: mishca09 on July 07, 2012, 02:16:13 PM

I was  paranoid for second and then I realized I had a mac.    hehe just kidding.

the government should give out free copies of virus protection

Title: Re: virus hit July 9
Post by: smokester on July 07, 2012, 02:31:34 PM

This makes me glad I have my main comp' sandboxed. 

As long as no one writes a virus that stops the manufacturing of beer and/or doughnuts, I'm good.

Title: Re: virus hit July 9
Post by: goldshirt*9 on July 08, 2012, 02:38:34 AM

I also became paranoid until i remembered I run a linux pc  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Sugar only my laptop is linux for the moment.
checked and all ok on my pc.

Title: Re: virus hit July 9
Post by: subvinorosa on July 08, 2012, 09:09:41 AM

I'm on my sister's PC and she uses Avast.

Think I should get offline already? ;D

Title: Re: virus hit July 9
Post by: dweez on July 08, 2012, 03:42:37 PM

This malware affects DNS.  I've read some reports that it can even hit SOHO routers.  So saying "I'm on Mac/Linux" isn't necessarily a guarantee.

Title: Re: virus hit July 9
Post by: goldshirt*9 on July 09, 2012, 02:33:25 PM

all seems well http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18735228 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18735228)