The FBI is warning that some computer users may lose Internet access this July when they shut down a software program that was launched months ago to combat an Internet virus.

From the Arizona Republic:

“Unknown to most of them (Internet users), their problem began when international hackers ran an online advertising scam to take control of infected computers around the world. In a highly unusual response, the FBI set up a safety net months ago using government computers to prevent Internet disruptions for those infected users. But that system is to be shut down.

The FBI is encouraging users to visit a website run by its security partner, www.dcwg.org , that will inform them whether they’re infected and explain how to fix the problem. After July 9, infected users won’t be able to connect to the Internet.”

Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona strongly recommends consumers check to see if their computer has been affected before the FBI shuts down its program in July.

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