How to test your computer for DNS Changer Malware - Page 2

mrtxstar · 07-09-2012, 02:10 AM

DNSchanger, as its name implies, changed the DNS servers used by infected computers. It affects both Windows and Mac computers, and is even known to change the settings on routers (if the default administrator password is unchanged). This IS NOT a virus... virus programs are a type of malware, but not all malware is a virus. The difference between the two terms is that a virus is a program and malware is a categorization of malicious software. The DNSchanger is malware that does not fit in the virus catagory.

One common misconception is the thought that mac computers can’t get viruses, tied with the belief that macs are virus-proof by their very nature. The inference that they are inherently inoculated is inaccurate. If you need proof just go to ZDnet and take a look at the growing number of reports about this very thing. The truth is the Apple computer system's popularity is growing thus making it worth a cyber criminals efforts to create and distribute such a virus.

mrtxstar · 07-09-2012, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOYE

macs can't get viruses or do anything bad ever.

EDIT: Oh ho ho, caps lock.

Whoever gave you that information is wrong. You shouldn't be telling ppl such faulty advice.

**Titans4Vols** · 07-09-2012, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrtxstar

Whoever gave you that information is wrong. You shouldn't be telling ppl such faulty advice.

Looks as if your sarcasm meter is broken.

And MOYE, just add an emoticon and you can have all the caps you want.

SEE, ISN'T IT FUCKING FANTASTIC!?!?!?SFDGHJBFSKGJHSDKFHDKFJHSDKJHFDKJSFD KSJHFDSKFJGHK

mrtxstar · 07-09-2012, 09:48 AM

This thread was attempting to be informative and help you ppl out. Disinformative jackassery is misplaced here... sorry for my lack of sense of humor.

On the bright side, if you are reading this... your computer is okay. You may now continue your jackassery.

**ragman** · 07-10-2012, 11:13 AM

Mine's fine.

mrtxstar · 07-10-2012, 11:45 AM

Yeah, at this point in time, if you're here, your computer is fine. Anyone affected has already been blocked from internet access.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

07-09-2012, 02:10 AM	#9
mrtxstar On Vacation All Pro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 8,657 Reputation: 943 My Mood: : $61878	DNSchanger, as its name implies, changed the DNS servers used by infected computers. It affects both Windows and Mac computers, and is even known to change the settings on routers (if the default administrator password is unchanged). This IS NOT a virus... virus programs are a type of malware, but not all malware is a virus. The difference between the two terms is that a virus is a program and malware is a categorization of malicious software. The DNSchanger is malware that does not fit in the virus catagory. One common misconception is the thought that mac computers can’t get viruses, tied with the belief that macs are virus-proof by their very nature. The inference that they are inherently inoculated is inaccurate. If you need proof just go to ZDnet and take a look at the growing number of reports about this very thing. The truth is the Apple computer system's popularity is growing thus making it worth a cyber criminals efforts to create and distribute such a virus.

07-09-2012, 09:48 AM	#12
mrtxstar On Vacation All Pro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 8,657 Reputation: 943 My Mood: : $61878	This thread was attempting to be informative and help you ppl out. Disinformative jackassery is misplaced here... sorry for my lack of sense of humor. On the bright side, if you are reading this... your computer is okay. You may now continue your jackassery.

07-10-2012, 11:13 AM	#13
ragman Senior Member Casual Fan Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 448 Reputation: 48 : $4475	Mine's fine.

07-10-2012, 11:45 AM	#14
mrtxstar On Vacation All Pro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 8,657 Reputation: 943 My Mood: : $61878	Yeah, at this point in time, if you're here, your computer is fine. Anyone affected has already been blocked from internet access.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)