DNS Changer Detection and Removal

Do you fear that you will be cut off from the internet on July 9? This will likely happen if your PC has been hit by the DNS changer malware. You can use the free DNS changer detection tools provided by sites enumerated below to identify your likelihood of losing your internet connection because of the DNS changer virus.

What is the DNS Changer Malware?
The DNS Changer virus alters the DNS settings of infected computers and points them to malicious DNS servers. These servers give fake and malicious answers; alter user searches and promote fake and dangerous products. Users of infected computers are thus served with an "altered version of the Internet".
The DNS changer virus was distributed by cybercrooks who operated as a company called Rove Digital. The rogue company distributed DNS changing viruses also known as TDSS, Alureon, TidServ and TDL4 viruses.


Internet Blackout: No Internet on July?
Users whose computers where compromised by the dnschanger virus will experience internet disruption if they have not cleaned up their computers by July 9. Make sure that you do a DNS changer detection and removal before the July deadline.

How to Detect DNS Changer Malware
How do you know if your computer is infected by the DNS Changer virus? You may want to visit  sites that detect DNS changer malware. Dns-ok.us provides an eye chart which helps you detect DNS Changer malaware infection.

DNS Changer Malware Removal: How to Remove DNS Changer  Virus

One option to fix a computer infected by the dnschanger trojan is to reinstall the operating system. The DNS Changer working group also recommends a list of DNS changer removal tools in their website DCWG.com:

Hitman Pro (32bit and 64bit versions)	http://www.surfright.nl/en/products/
Kaspersky Labs TDSSKiller	http://support.kaspersky.com/faq/?qid=208283363
McAfee Stinger	http://www.mcafee.com/us/downloads/free-tools/stinger.aspx
Microsoft Windows Defender Offline	http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/what-is-windows-defender-offline
Microsoft Safety Scanner	http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx
Norton Power Eraser	http://security.symantec.com/nbrt/npe.aspx
Trend Micro Housecall	http://housecall.trendmicro.com
MacScan	http://macscan.securemac.com/
Avira	http://www.avira.com/en/support-for-home-knowledgebase-detail/kbid/1199 Avira’s DNS Repair-Tool

If you doubt your ability to fix your PC, it is recommended to get help from a computer professional.

Smart Tools

If you have been surfing the internet and then noticed one of the sites popping out warnings informing you that your computer is infected with viruses and has several other computer security issues instead of having the content you are expecting to see, you have likely visited a compromised website which now promotes fake security softwares such as the Smart tools.

The Smart tools virus generate legitimate looking warnings and may be marketed as a reliable antivirus that can take care of security problems in your computer. Unfortunately smart tool is a hoax, a fake software. Do not be mislead into purchasing the software.

If you want to protect your computer from viruses and other malwares, purchase from a reliable antivirus software website. There are numerous softwares that are promoted to protect and remove viruses from your PC but many of these are fake softwares. Examples of rogue antiviruses include the security tools and the Smart HDD.

Do not fall to the smart tools scams. Warn your friends about fake softwares by sharing this post.