Thousands could lose Internet Access Monday July 9.

More than a quarter of a million PC users could be cut off from the Internet on Monday, July 9, when the FBI takes down a safety net protecting from a specific piece of malicious software. 

History:

Last fall FBI agents discovered and then took offline the computer servers that criminals were using to control PCs carrying this malicious malware.  The agency also activated replacement servers as a safety net, so the victims would not lose Internet access immediately.  That highly unusual back-up system is being shut down as of 12:01 am Eastern Time on Monday July 9. 

How can you tell if your PC is affected?

You can visit an FBI-approved website: http://www.dcwg.org.  There you will find links to services that will run a quick check on your PC as well as guidelines to carry out a deeper malware inspection manually. 

What if your computer is infected?

Make sure you have updated working anti-virus protection and use the cleanup tools available.  CEO Computers technicians are available to help you - call 818-501-2281 for help. 

What happens if you are cut off from the Internet?

Call CEO Computers if we are your provider or call you Internet service provider for help reconnecting to the Internet.  Internet service providers have plans to try to help keep victims online.  Your provider may have sent a notice to clients whose computers appeared to be infected.  CEO did send information in a previous newsletter.