Got a email from Comcast.net, saying I have a Bot on my Computer, and how to elimnate it, Not so sure that I want to follow their directions.

How I would I determine if this is true using Linux , I have Fedora 20 installed ?

See their email below.




On 09/06/2014 05:32 PM, Comcast Online Communications wrote:
Constant Guard Service Alert
 

Constant Guard™ Alert

Dear XFINITY Customer,

XFINITY identified one or more of your computers may be infected with a bot. You might have already seen an Alert from XFINITY informing you about bot activity.

We strongly recommend you take action to remove malicious software from your computers.

We appreciate your prompt attention to this important security notice.

Sincerely,
Constant Guard from XFINITY

Take Action Now
What is a
                                bot?

A bot is a malicious form of software that is used to send spam, host a phishing site, or steal your identity by monitoring your keystrokes without your knowledge.

1st
Bot infects your computer
2nd
Bot gathers your personal info
3rd
Bot passes your info to 3rd party

 
 
What is Constant Guard from XFINITY?

Constant Guard is a comprehensive online security protection service provided by XFINITY Internet.
We help ensure your online safety with products and services to protect you, your computer and your family.

Constant Guard identifies infected computers by:

  • Getting data from reputable Internet research groups that specialize in bot identification.
  • Looking for malicious behavior exhibited by bots (such as spam, distributed denial of service attacks, and repeated connection requests to known 'command and control' channels).
  • Collecting this data to confirm whether one or more of your computers has been infected.
 

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