DNSChanger malware make doomsday internet

DNSChanger

Rumors of the "doomsday internet" on July 9, because of malware called DNSChanger, more widely heard. Then if your computer is infected with DNSChanger malware?

As quoted from PCMag, according to the posting of the F-Secure blog on Thursday, a statistics released last month suspected of more than 300 thousand IP addresses (Internet Protocol) address is still influenced by DNSChanger. Most or nearly 70 thousand between the IP address is located in the United States (U.S.)

But because there are 300 thousand computers that are at risk of losing access to the internet, then the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to shut down internet access this month.

"Of course, decide DNS server will cause some loss, but it is the fastest way to cure the infection remains to this day. Honestly, if it's faster is better, because the computer is vulnerable to other infections," said F-Secure.

DNS setting

Starting in November 2011, when the FBI seized and shut down approximately 100 servers that infect millions of computers with DNSChanger. Infected machine is setting its DNS (Domain Name System) has been amended so that the website can lead to a server controlled by criminals. Reportedly, the trickster-induced virtual world, they managed to get the benefit of millions of dollars.

Therefore, the FBI wanted to kill a rogue server, but if they do, the computer is infected will lose access to the internet. The FBI was eventually ordered by the court to maintain these servers and users are given the time to fix her computer.

Initially the court order was only scheduled until March 8, but later extended to July 9. Thus, if until July 9 there is still a machine infected computer, their Internet connection will be disconnected due to the closure of the server.

Examine ways DNSChanger Malware Infected Computer
In an effort to warn users about DNSChanger, Google and Facebook also announced plans to display a warning to the user who allegedly have been infected.

There are several ways to check if the computer is infected with DNSChanger, although the DNS Changer Working Group has a quick way to check via dns-ok.us. If the computer is not infected, then the user will see a green screen, but if otherwise then they will see the red.
Alternatively, if users know its DNS settings, they can check it out on the FBI website.

Kaspersky: Internet as Military free zone

Kaspersky Lab

Recently, founder and CEO of Kaspersky Lab Eugene Kaspersky explains the impact of state-funded malware program such as Stuxnet and Duqu, and what can be expected in the future. This was conveyed when speaking in front of the Infosecurity Europe 2012 forum with the theme "The Internet as a Military-Free Zone: a Dream or an Opportunity?".

According to Eugene Kaspersky, where the world of IT security threats continues to increase, Infosecurity be one of a very important meeting this year. This forum is one of the exhibits that allow the exchange of ideas between the various information security experts are most influential in the world, which is an opportunity that allows them to work together to create a safer environment online for a variety of organizations," said Eugene, as quoted from the official statement.

This year, said Eugene Kaspersky, he talked about the increasing militarization of the Internet is increasingly worrisome. "The point is that conventional military action quickly moved into the online world, which could trigger large-scale cyber war if we can not apply the controls 'weapon' is right, as was the case with nuclear weapons," he explained.

At the forum, Eugene accompanied by Peter Beardmore virtualization experts who talk about the latest products Kaspersky Lab, Kaspersky Security for Virtualization.
In addition, there is also a senior security researcher Kaspersky Lab David Jacoby and members of the 'Great' (Global Research & Analysis Team). Security researchers and other members of the Great, David Emm also in attendance to discuss IT threats and identity theft.