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FBI warning Internet users to check computers for viruses

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By Martha Boehm - email

WASHINGTON (WKOW) – The FBI is warning Internet users to get their computer checked for viruses because its Internet safety program is ending in July.

The FBI set up a safety net months ago using government computers to prevent Internet disruptions for their infected users.  The FBI is encouraging users to go to a website run by a security partner that lets consumers know if their computer is infected and how to fix the problem. After July 9, infected users won't be able to connect to the Internet.

You can check and clean your computers by clicking here to go to the FBI-promoted DNS Changer Working Group's website.

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