Computer Virus to Happen on July 9. 2012! - Page 2

**DeafBadger** · 07-08-2012, 07:25 PM

My computer is green also.

Lau2046 · 07-08-2012, 07:58 PM

I remember when we were approaching 2000 and everyone thought everything in government would shut down - just because we were hitting the year 2000. Wouldn't it be funny if we got upset only to find everything still working in the morning....just like in 2000.....

whatdidyousay! · 07-08-2012, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by deafbadger

my computer is green also.

lol!!

PowerWCRulez · 07-09-2012, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Foxrac

Well, the malware is more common in Windows than Mac OS X. I don't say that Mac OS X is malware-free but more rare than Windows.

Having a common sense is key important to prevent the malware and when unauthorized software ask you for username/password so just deny the login. Apple released security updates to fix the security holes.

For me, I never had virus with Mac - I'm talking about my Mac.

I am on the mac too,, I checked on dns-ok site it's green on both Mac and Linux lappies... I never get any viruses on my mac.. Ptfffff on winblows lol.

Grummer · 07-09-2012, 07:26 AM

Lol

**SneakerNet** · 07-09-2012, 10:54 AM

My computer color is black!

Oh..wait..I forgot to power it up!

Anyway, It's really unbelievable about all the hype and we have read lot of report about DNS changer and we have no concern about our systems. Remember the Year 2000 with all the hype going on? ppphffftt....

It been pretty quiet so far but still early of the day (as of 11:50 AM). It could strike later at night or whatever.

JMH · 07-09-2012, 12:32 PM

If you read the article - FBI already aware of DNS Changer almost a year ago and even they arrested hackers that put out virus. Since then, they have reduced infected PCs to ten thousands. So, meaning that we all had slim chance getting DNS Changer virus. The DCWG Check UP - Inactive is just a precaution to make sure you're not really infected. That's all.

JMH · 07-09-2012, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by PowerWCRulez

I am on the mac too,, I checked on dns-ok site it's green on both Mac and Linux lappies... I never get any viruses on my mac.. Ptfffff on winblows lol.

I would LOVE to debate that, but that would be hijacking this thread.

whatdidyousay! · 07-09-2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JMH

I would LOVE to debate that, but that would be hijacking this thread.

You could start another thread !

**Jiro** · 07-10-2012, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Lau2046

I remember when we were approaching 2000 and everyone thought everything in government would shut down - just because we were hitting the year 2000. Wouldn't it be funny if we got upset only to find everything still working in the morning....just like in 2000.....

no no. it's not the government. it's the computers. people thought computers would go amok like banks, utility companies, etc. - the Y2K.

the truth was most of critical zones were fixed and patched up beforehand. some parts were affected but it was quickly fixed afterward.

**Reba** · 07-10-2012, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiro

no no. it's not the government. it's the computers. people thought computers would go amok like banks, utility companies, etc. - the Y2K.

the truth was most of critical zones were fixed and patched up beforehand. some parts were affected but it was quickly fixed afterward.

Correct.

***VamPyroX*** · 07-19-2012, 07:01 PM

Ditto. I checked my computer. GREEN!

I've always been careful with what I do on the internet.

Some people click on everything they see and those are usually the unfortunate ones.

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SneakerNet My IQ: 12 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 26°53'41.95" N 41°40'50.62" W Posts: 1,954	My computer color is black! Oh..wait..I forgot to power it up! Anyway, It's really unbelievable about all the hype and we have read lot of report about DNS changer and we have no concern about our systems. Remember the Year 2000 with all the hype going on? ppphffftt.... It been pretty quiet so far but still early of the day (as of 11:50 AM). It could strike later at night or whatever. __________________ No trees were harmed in the sending of this email; however, many electrons were terribly inconvenienced.

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*VamPyroX* bloody phreak from hell Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: 40.18, 58.41 Posts: 34,158	Ditto. I checked my computer. GREEN! I've always been careful with what I do on the internet. Some people click on everything they see and those are usually the unfortunate ones. __________________ Check out my city... C L I C K H E R E! (If you've already visited yesterday, visit again today!)

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07-08-2012, 07:58 PM	#32 (permalink)
Lau2046 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Peabody, MA Posts: 1,575	I remember when we were approaching 2000 and everyone thought everything in government would shut down - just because we were hitting the year 2000. Wouldn't it be funny if we got upset only to find everything still working in the morning....just like in 2000.....

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JMH Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Somewhere I don't remember Posts: 662	If you read the article - FBI already aware of DNS Changer almost a year ago and even they arrested hackers that put out virus. Since then, they have reduced infected PCs to ten thousands. So, meaning that we all had slim chance getting DNS Changer virus. The DCWG Check UP - Inactive is just a precaution to make sure you're not really infected. That's all.