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Firefox was attacked by adware from y2mp3.cc

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HBoutamani
HBoutamani

Hello,

I visited the website http:// y2mp3 .cc to convert a Youtube video into mp3.

I must mention that I did not agree to install anything from that website.

Then I started noticing adware messages mentioned to be from y2mp3.

I restarted Firefox in safe mode but saw nothing unusual.

This is an attack on firefox.

I want to remove this adware, I want that website mentioned as dangerous, and I want a security update.

Looking forward to actions and answers.

Regards

Hello, I visited the website http:// y2mp3 .cc to convert a Youtube video into mp3. I must mention that I did not agree to install anything from that website. Then I started noticing adware messages mentioned to be from y2mp3. I restarted Firefox in safe mode but saw nothing unusual. This is an attack on firefox. I want to remove this adware, I want that website mentioned as dangerous, and I want a security update. Looking forward to actions and answers. Regards
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Thank you FredMcD for your answers.

I remembered that I had allowed said website to send me notifications and that is the problem, it started sending me notifications in form of ads even when I wasn't on it.

I disabled notifications from that website and I don't expect to have this problem in this future.

Regards

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FredMcD
FredMcD

Separate Security Issue: Update your Flash Player or remove it using these links; http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/uninstall-flash-player-windows.html Uninstall Flash Player | Windows http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/uninstall-flash-player-mac-os.html Uninstall Flash Player | Mac

Note: Windows users should download the ActiveX for Internet Explorer. and the plugin for Plugin-based browsers (like Firefox).

Note: Windows 8 and Windows 10 have built-in flash players and Adobe will cause a conflict. Install the plugin only. Not the ActiveX.

Flash Player Version: Version 29.0.0.113

https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ Direct link scans current system and browser Note: Other software is offered in the download. <Windows Only>

https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/otherversions/ Step 1: Select Operating System Step 2: Select A Version (Firefox, Win IE . . . .) Note: Other software is offered in the download. <Windows Only> +++++++++++++++++++ See if there are updates for your graphics drivers https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/upgrade-graphics-drivers-use-hardware-acceleration

FredMcD
FredMcD

You may have ad/mal-ware. Further information can be found in this article; https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/troubleshoot-firefox-issues-caused-malware?cache=no

Run most or all of the listed malware scanners. Each works differently. If one program misses something, another may pick it up.

Go to the Mozilla Add-ons Web Page {web Link} (There’s a lot of good stuff here) and search for a good ad / pop-up blocker.

HBoutamani
HBoutamani Question owner

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Thank you FredMcD for your answers.

I remembered that I had allowed said website to send me notifications and that is the problem, it started sending me notifications in form of ads even when I wasn't on it.

I disabled notifications from that website and I don't expect to have this problem in this future.

Regards

FredMcD
FredMcD

That was very good work. Well done. Please flag your last post as Solved Problem so others will know.