9 July Not Internet Doomsday, Only Closing Server

On Monday (July 9, 2012) is a lot of news circulating the internet world that is threatened to death. Internet doomsday hype comes from a virus or malware attack called DNS Changer. But, do not worry, what is happening today would not that dramatic.

What actually happened today, the FBI will only cover two servers in the world to tackle the spread of malware. When the server was not functioning, then the world's computers infected with malware would not be able to translate the website address into the IP address.

How many computers are subject to impact? Some experts say only ranged from 250,000 to half a million computers around the world. DNS Changer spokesman Working Group (DCWG) Barry Green to calm the fears of Internet users in the world.

"Various estimates predict the number of PCs in the world between 1 million to 2 million. That is, 250,000 infected computers that are still only about 0.02 percent of all PCs in the world. It's not a big deal," said Barry Green.

DNS Changer virus itself is not new. He was created in 2007 by cybercriminals. DNS Changer manipulating DNS (Domain Name System), a system that will translate web sites that you type on your computer screen into the numbers of his IP address (IP Address).

So, when the DNS Changer attack your computer, it will change the DNS information and IP address takes you to the websites of trick or wanted ads.

However, the FBI had arrested the cyber criminals and seized their servers in November.

Still worried? If you want to know whether your computer is one of the 250,000 who are infected, please check http://www.dns-ok.us/. If it appears a green background, means safe. If it appears a red background? You are infected, but you can cure it directly by visiting http://www.dcwg.org/fix/.