Here is another verified threat. It is a complicated story that involves FBI intervention, but that intervention stops on July 9. Tech2 gives a good short summary:
http://tech2.in.com/news/web-services/fbis-cutting-off-internet-to-dns-changer-infected-users-on-july-9/301012
Digital Trends provides a good explanation of the problem:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/fbi-web-will-go-dark-for-350000-infected-internet-users-starting-july-9/
PCWorld also has a good article along with a "How to Tell you Have a Problem" section and a "What to do if You have a Problem" section:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/255137/protect_yourself_from_dnschanger.html
What is the bottom line? Follow this link to see if you have a problem. http://www.dns-ok.us/ If you do have the problem, the PCWorld article should help you find a solution.
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