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I received a big red Firefox Security Warning. It wanted me to download a patch

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donfirsdon2
donfirsdon2

I received a big Firefox Security Warning. It wanted me to download a security patch. I found several similar questions. I am going to turn it off without downloading or continuing.

I received a big Firefox Security Warning. It wanted me to download a security patch. I found several similar questions. I am going to turn it off without downloading or continuing.

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the-edmeister
the-edmeister
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That was a fake "patch" - not a legitimate Firefox message. It would have installed a 'tracker' program.

Dandur805
Dandur805

I also got this red window when clicking on Answerslifestyle on Yahoo.com.

James
James
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It is 100% FAKE as the oolultopwereldvastgoed .net site has been one of a few sites trying to trick inexperienced Windows and or Firefox users into installing this fake so called firefox patch. This exe reportedly installs CryptoLocker on Windows, which is a ransomware trojan.

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Dandur805
Dandur805

Thank you. I am glad the red page raised a red flag and you verified it. Thank you.