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Google, Facebook Prepare For Malware Monday

  • Symantec, Tuesday, July 10, 2012 12:41 PM

Google and Facebook each used different methods to determine the Internet users whose machines might be affected by the DNSChanger infection. The malware would prevent computer users from accessing the Internet. Experts estimate the malware could pose challenges for about 300,000 computers. In a series of questions and answers, Symantec analysts explain DNS settings, how the malware works, and why thousands of computers could be redirected or taken offline.

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