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FBI Issues DNS Changer Malware Warning

A virus could knock tens or even hundreds of thousands of computers offline this summer.

The FBI is telling people to check for a type of malware called "DNS changer."

It's similar to a virus, and computers infected with it were used by a group of hackers.

Federal agents claim they've caught those who are responsible.

In June, a temporary solution to keeping the infected computers online will go away.

Learn more about how to make sure you are protected by visiting the FBI's website here.

You can learn more about DNS Changers here.

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