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08-07-2012, 11:02
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Malware meltdown: Here's how to avoid losing internet on Monday | Mail Online
Just seen this in the mail its regarding Alureon/DNS charger bot, seems this could effect loads of computers worldwide tomorrow 9th July, the first link doesn't work, but the second one gives you a link to check, if the logo has a green background your okay red and you have problems, hope this helps somebody
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08-07-2012, 11:44
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Re: Virus
I will check this out tomorrow....thanks for the warning John.
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08-07-2012, 11:58
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So has one of the Mail reporters dropped a clanger and been led up the garden path with a scam. Retlaw |
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08-07-2012, 12:31
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Re: Virus
No Retlaw, the fist link in the news item doesn't work, but the second one does......the DCWG link...well, it works for me anyway.
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08-07-2012, 12:35
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Re: Virus
The first link worked for me - I got straight to a green background.
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08-07-2012, 12:52
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Re: Virus
I think this Virus is to attack tomorrow(or the protection from it ceases tomorrow)...so it might be worthwhile checking again then Sue.
I have already checked mine today and so far(fingers crossed) it is OK.
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