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March 9 FBI to shut off the internet.

Not sure if this is true. FBI thinks this is needed to be done. A virus needs to be cleaned, and if you have the Virus after it is cleaned you can't get in the web if you have it. Just would require you to clean your computer to connect again.

Be prepared in case the articles and rumors turn out true.

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budone

My understanding is the net would not be shut down, but if you have the bug you will not be able to access the net because the government, unless they extend the deadline, will shut down a group of DNS numbers they have cleaned up and took over temporarily to keep the bug from spreading.

Tidbits

Yeah that is correct. Just saying it would be shut down sifor simple sake.

budone

Well , to me there is a big difference between the net being shut down (Meaning no one can access) and individuals with the bug not being able to access the net.

My guess, the government will extend the deadline. They are good at avoiding the inevitable .

Tidbits

True lol. I honestly would like to see the mass panic though. So I can laugh at the people that can finally go outside and socialize for a while.

davegr

I will make a prediction and say it will not and cannot happen. When my prediction comes true, you will call me Gandalf.

demmo86rt

OH NOES, they can't turn off my interwebs!

Dave-in-Decatur

Here's a fairly detailed article about this, from a reliable site: http://securitywatch.pcmag.com/malware/293327-will-your-browser-go-dark-on-march-8. It has a link to an Avira tool to work on your own system prior to March 8, thus avoiding any federally induced loss of connectivity. Here is that Avira link: http://techblog.avira.com/2012/01/23/avira-dns-repair-tool-released/en/.

davegr

Hmm, so I was right. Internet will not be shut down. I am Gandalf!

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