[AlanHo]

Tool available for those affected by the DNS-Changer

There exists some malware sitting on many users computers that will trigger on March 8th and prevent them from accessing the internet.  This only affects Windows computers.

Read this – it might be important to you
http://www.cio.in/news/truth-about-march-8-internet-doomsday-228822012

Most anti-malware software suppliers will have issued updates to remove the bug – but my son’s computer was found to be infected when he ran a tool issued by Avira.
Avira provides a tool which checks whether your computer is safe (mine was OK so I did not need to run the repair part)

Download the tool here :-
http://www.avira.com/en/support-for-home-knowledgebase-detail/kbid/1199

Note:
The tool doesn't send any data through the internet. An installation of the tool is not required.
However, a restart of Windows will be necessary after the execution of the tool and a successful repair.

[Shambles]

The malware also prevents security updates and disables installed security software

Useful info from the article writer if you wonder why you've had no "patch tuesday" updates since last November

[Dazzler]

Thanks Alan (all good here)