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Virus set to block internet use

Up to 300,000 people are at risk of finding they cannot use the internet today after cyber criminals infected thousands of computers.

A gang has created malware that could stop thousands of people from accessing the internet Credit: Adam Peck/PA Wire

The issue, which has affected computers around the world, came about after the gang created a piece of malware named DNSChanger, which redirects internet traffic through rogue DNS servers controlled by criminals, making those behind it millions of pounds through ad hijacking.

Since then the FBI has continued to run the servers for a grace period to give computer users time to remove the infection from their machines.

This period ends today and anyone who has not removed the offending software by then will not be able to access the web.

Find out how to check your computer here.