How to Remove DNSchanger Virus

DNSchanger is a DNS hijacking malware. The malware infects the computer system by changing its DNS entries, in order to point towards its own fake servers and  injects its own advertising into WebPages.

Criminals have learned that once they get control over the user’s DNS servers, they could access sites  which connect users. With DNSchanger virus, the criminals can connect a user to a fraudulent website and can interfere with the user’s browsing.

How the DNSChanger malware works:

The DNS (Domain name System) malware converts user friendly names, such as guardiannews.com into internet protocol addresses which is used by computer  to communicate. So each time you enter guardiannews.com, your system takes the numeral code IP and sends it to the DNS which connects your computer to the website.

Once the malware attacks a system, it takes  complete control of the DNS. Once they get an access to the DNS, they can control the  sites through which the computer connects. This makes  computer vulnerable to other malwares and threats by interfering user’s browsing.

How to check and remove DNSchanger?

Like any other virus DNS changer buries deep inside the OS and cannot be detected easily. You may wipe the hard drive completely and reinstall the operating system. Before you do so, don’t forget to maintain a backup of your important document. You must also check your router if you have one for the DNS settings.

The DNS virus has many versions. It is not possible  that a utility will detect and delete the malware from all operating systems. So it will be better to choose an antivirus program which suits your need. Running a trusted antivirus regularly and scanning your system is always a good habit to avoid DNScharger virus or any other threat.

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