Network connection has been quarantined? Part of worldwide botnet?

I have a macbook pro 13 inch and I'm connected to the University VPN network. I got a warning saying that my network connection has been quarantined because my computer is a part of a worldwide botnet? Help!!! I'm writing my Master's thesis and I need VPN to do my research.
I called the apple service and they can only provide limited support because I'm not part of the protection plan etc etc!
I have already downloaded MacScan and ClamX AV. Is there anything else that I need to do?
I also went to the Apple Store Service Provider and they suggest that I back up and re-install?!
The only reason why I bought a Mac was because I wouldn't have to deal with these "problems" anymore, my HP laptop last year was attacked by a worm! And now this!?
If someone out there could help it would be much appreciated!!
Thank you!!

Backup your files.
C boot from the installer disk that came with your computer.
When you get to the screen to install OS X, just go ahead.
OS X itself will be replaced, your users folders should remain untouched.
See if that will get you by. Eventually it will be better to Zero Erase and Reinstall, but then all your programs will be gone and you'll have to reinstall those and your files.
Botnet checker here, see if they are lying.
http://www.botnetchecker.com/

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