DNS Changer virus could shut down thousands of computers

The DNS Changer virus could disrupt internet access for thousands of computers in early July. The DNS Changer virus poses a threat to computers running Windows and Mac OS.

The DNS Changer virus was first discovered in 2007 and infected millions of computers worldwide. The virus intercepts requests to specific addresses and then redirects them to other servers. These servers display advertisements to users, earning hackers millions of dollars.

Last year, the FBI seized servers used by cybercriminals, disrupting the criminal chain. However, the computers responsible for the system's operation remained connected to the internet, although they stopped sending advertising messages to users of infected machines.

Now, US intelligence agencies have decided to shut down these servers, as maintaining them has proven too expensive. Therefore, all computers infected with the DNS Changer virus that surf through the infected servers will be unable to browse websites. The server shutdown is scheduled for July 9.

Therefore, users are advised to scan their computers for viruses and determine whether they have been infected with the DNS Changer virus. This can be checked, for example, using the website www.dcwg.org.