Posted on 06/14/2013 9:45:51 AM PDT by Bratch
For computer users, a few mouse clicks could mean the difference between staying online and losing Internet connections this summer.
Unknown to most of them, their problem began when international hackers ran an online advertising scam to take control of infected computers around the world. In a highly unusual response, the FBI set up a safety net months ago using government computers to prevent Internet disruptions for those infected users. But that system is to be shut down.
The FBI is encouraging users to visit a website run by its security partner, http://www.dcwg.org , that will inform them whether they're infected and explain how to fix the problem. After July 9, infected users won't be able to connect to the Internet.
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Recent revelations have put this story in a different perspective, IMO.
What say you?
What it caused me to think, was that this was a great way for the FBI to get us to download an access point or tool.
There are plenty of scanning tools out there to see if you’re affected. If you have a machine that’s newer than a few years old, you’re not likely to be affected.
My first though back then was it was a great way for the FBI to scan info from people’s computer.
They data mined!
bttt
I say it’s a trap.
Yeah, I’m gonna connect to a security partner of the FBI to have them scan my computers for viruses. /s
Not. Gonna. Happen.
it is a trap
I think the FBI and NSA can do their ‘magic’ without our help... Big Brother’s stronger than you think...
OK AMERICA... CLICK ON THE LINK AND DOWNLOAD THE NEW FBI/NSA ROOTKIT... SONY WOULD BE PROUD!!!
LLS
hijackmypc.gov
Ah, in words of inscrutable Mr. Moto,
“Chuck Fu!
OH my,,,visit the FBI friendly site for your own protection internet users.
Here it comes. Cover for Obama using his kill switch.
National Security. Predicted years ago.
Holder is asked ot look into the corruption though he was spying, , the FBi is asked to look into the IRS and yet they it sems have no done anything and now the FBI is telling us to go to their site and things will be alright
YEA RIGHT and notice how they use peoples fears again much like we’re trying to save you
"We're gonna head west. There's a rumor goin' around there might be some Internet out there. So we're headed out Californee Way."
Holder is asked to look into the corruption though he was spying, , the FBI is asked to look into the IRS and yet they it seems have not done anything and now the FBI is telling us to go to their site and things will be alright
YEA RIGHT and notice how they use peoples fears again much like we’re trying to save you
Right now I own the record with 22 minutes.
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