4494 SecureMac has released a free utility called DNSChanger Removal Tool. The DNSChanger Trojan Horse, also known as OSX.RSPlug.A and OSX/Puper, has been found on numerous pornographic websites disguising itself as a video codec. Once downloaded and installed, DNSChanger changes the DNS settings on the computer, redirecting websites entered by the user to malicious sites. If personal information is entered on these malicious websites, it can lead to identity theft.

Is DNSChanger spyware? - Yes, due to the nature of installation in tricking the user as well as changing the information requested with altered data DNSChanger Trojan Horse is considered a trojan horse as well as spyware.

If the DNSChanger trojan horse is detected, DNSChanger Removal Tool will give you the option to remove it. If the DNSChanger trojan horse is detected and removed, you will need to restart your computer to clear out the bad DNS entries added by the DNSChanger Trojan Horse. Download DNSTrojan Removal Tool. This detection and removal is also available in MacScan.

New in this version:
• Updates/Bug Fixes Since DNSChanger Removal Tool 1.0 -Updated support for the latest variant of the DNSChanger Trojan Horse

System Requirements:
This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:
Mac OS X 10.5 Intel
Mac OS X 10.5 PPC
Mac OS X 10.4 Intel
Mac OS X 10.4 PPC
Mac OS X 10.3.9
Mac OS X 10.3

Additional Requirements:
OS X 10.3.9 or higher

For more information, visit:
http://www.securemac.com/

For more discussion of this issue, see:
http://www.macfixit.com/article.php?story=20080925091223670

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