The message shows up in its own window and looks just like a Firefox update window. But it comes from:
https://gothubname.org/3883090489348/52026f64a92923fd87a5e202b72de5e3.html
I don't know if this is real but I am suspecious. BEWARE>>>
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I got a message I THINK MAY BE A SCAM. Firefox is my browser. "Urgent Firefox Update Download Now
Best answer by Baldrick
Hi jmartella
Welcome to the Community Forums.
As such there is no fix other than (i) keeping ones wits about one & being suspicious of such messages, especially popups & (ii) installating a popup blocker to attempt to block these from ever appearing.
In the case of the first point ask youself how do they know that you are in need of a Firefox Update? Usually Firefox itself will advise if there is an update to be had...so unless it is in applicaiton then treat it with suspicion.
In the case of the second point try installing a good Ad/Pop-up Blocker! Below is a number of suggestions as to good ones that many members here use with success:
For Internet Explorer Ad Block Plus: https://adblockplus.org/
For Firefox uBlock: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/?src=ss or Privacy Badger: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/addon/privacy-badger-firefox/
Google Chrome uBlock: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm?hl=en or Privacy Badger: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/privacy-badger/pkehgijcmpdhfbdbbnkijodmdjhbjlgp
and if you have the latest WIndows 10 Anniversary Update then you can now install AdBlock Plus in Edge, by downloading and installing it direct from the Windows App Store; click on Settings (click '...' in the top right hand corner) & select 'Extensions' and then from the sub menu displayed clcik on 'Get extensions from the Store' to be taken to the place to slect & download.
Hope that helps?
Regards, Baldrick
Welcome to the Community Forums.
As such there is no fix other than (i) keeping ones wits about one & being suspicious of such messages, especially popups & (ii) installating a popup blocker to attempt to block these from ever appearing.
In the case of the first point ask youself how do they know that you are in need of a Firefox Update? Usually Firefox itself will advise if there is an update to be had...so unless it is in applicaiton then treat it with suspicion.
In the case of the second point try installing a good Ad/Pop-up Blocker! Below is a number of suggestions as to good ones that many members here use with success:
For Internet Explorer Ad Block Plus: https://adblockplus.org/
For Firefox uBlock: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/?src=ss or Privacy Badger: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/addon/privacy-badger-firefox/
Google Chrome uBlock: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm?hl=en or Privacy Badger: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/privacy-badger/pkehgijcmpdhfbdbbnkijodmdjhbjlgp
and if you have the latest WIndows 10 Anniversary Update then you can now install AdBlock Plus in Edge, by downloading and installing it direct from the Windows App Store; click on Settings (click '...' in the top right hand corner) & select 'Extensions' and then from the sub menu displayed clcik on 'Get extensions from the Store' to be taken to the place to slect & download.
Hope that helps?
Regards, Baldrick
+56Hello,
I don't see anything but it's not well known and Windows Exploits are found but nothing trying to download here! http://www.brightcloud.com/tools/url-ip-lookup.php
https://www.virustotal.com/en/url/1f9f367153b375c1e5dc53a3ec28c9360987bfa43e2555e7423ac11988f3ff40/analysis/1466032588/
Daniel
I don't see anything but it's not well known and Windows Exploits are found but nothing trying to download here! http://www.brightcloud.com/tools/url-ip-lookup.php
https://www.virustotal.com/en/url/1f9f367153b375c1e5dc53a3ec28c9360987bfa43e2555e7423ac11988f3ff40/analysis/1466032588/
Daniel
+11Hey there Mooregd and welcome to the Webroot community.
When it comes to updates it is always best practice to get them directly from the source, if it was me and I was unsure about a link I would go to Firefox's website and download it directly. In this case I have used the Webroot Brightcoud tool to look up the website and results have already been posted above by TripleHelix.
I hope this helped.
Get back to us if you need anything else.
Brad
When it comes to updates it is always best practice to get them directly from the source, if it was me and I was unsure about a link I would go to Firefox's website and download it directly. In this case I have used the Webroot Brightcoud tool to look up the website and results have already been posted above by TripleHelix.
I hope this helped.
Get back to us if you need anything else.
Brad
So what is the fix? I fell for it. Webroot, never saw it or put up any notices. Even after scanning.....
Hi jmartella
Welcome to the Community Forums.
As such there is no fix other than (i) keeping ones wits about one & being suspicious of such messages, especially popups & (ii) installating a popup blocker to attempt to block these from ever appearing.
In the case of the first point ask youself how do they know that you are in need of a Firefox Update? Usually Firefox itself will advise if there is an update to be had...so unless it is in applicaiton then treat it with suspicion.
In the case of the second point try installing a good Ad/Pop-up Blocker! Below is a number of suggestions as to good ones that many members here use with success:
For Internet Explorer Ad Block Plus: https://adblockplus.org/
For Firefox uBlock: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/?src=ss or Privacy Badger: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/addon/privacy-badger-firefox/
Google Chrome uBlock: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm?hl=en or Privacy Badger: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/privacy-badger/pkehgijcmpdhfbdbbnkijodmdjhbjlgp
and if you have the latest WIndows 10 Anniversary Update then you can now install AdBlock Plus in Edge, by downloading and installing it direct from the Windows App Store; click on Settings (click '...' in the top right hand corner) & select 'Extensions' and then from the sub menu displayed clcik on 'Get extensions from the Store' to be taken to the place to slect & download.
Hope that helps?
Regards, Baldrick
Welcome to the Community Forums.
As such there is no fix other than (i) keeping ones wits about one & being suspicious of such messages, especially popups & (ii) installating a popup blocker to attempt to block these from ever appearing.
In the case of the first point ask youself how do they know that you are in need of a Firefox Update? Usually Firefox itself will advise if there is an update to be had...so unless it is in applicaiton then treat it with suspicion.
In the case of the second point try installing a good Ad/Pop-up Blocker! Below is a number of suggestions as to good ones that many members here use with success:
For Internet Explorer Ad Block Plus: https://adblockplus.org/
For Firefox uBlock: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/?src=ss or Privacy Badger: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/addon/privacy-badger-firefox/
Google Chrome uBlock: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm?hl=en or Privacy Badger: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/privacy-badger/pkehgijcmpdhfbdbbnkijodmdjhbjlgp
and if you have the latest WIndows 10 Anniversary Update then you can now install AdBlock Plus in Edge, by downloading and installing it direct from the Windows App Store; click on Settings (click '...' in the top right hand corner) & select 'Extensions' and then from the sub menu displayed clcik on 'Get extensions from the Store' to be taken to the place to slect & download.
Hope that helps?
Regards, Baldrick
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