Windows 10 will reach EOS (end of support) on October 14, 2025. For more information, see this article.

Search Support

Avoid support scams. We will never ask you to call or text a phone number or share personal information. Please report suspicious activity using the “Report Abuse” option.

Learn More

F/F Beta 4 exposes computers to virus?

  • 1 reply
  • 25 have this problem
  • 15 views
  • Last reply by TonyE

more options

I've used Firefox for years - since at least 2003. I've used the Internet since before it was the world wide web - almost 20 years now. Now, I installed the Beta 4 for Firefox to test it - and I love it. However, within 48 hours of installing it, I had 2 viruses installed on my computer. I've never had a single virus in all the years I've used the Internet - NEVER until now.

Since the websites I had open at the time were limited to Google News and an SSL'd site for my company payroll, I have no other option but to believe that F/F 4 allowed the virus through. I really hope I'm wrong, but I don't believe in coincidence. One reason I've always used F/F is that it doesn't normally allow this. It's not typically targeted by viruses and when it is, it's usually more secure than this.

In the two days I had the Beta, I loved it. I want to see it succeed but this is a critical failure. The virus even got past my up-t0-date Macafee software (another issue entirely). Please look into this and make sure that the Beta doesn't expose computers.

Unfortunately, I can't even tell you which virus files were allowed through. My computer is currently at the IT office being wiped because after two days of trying to clean it, we can't remove the virus files. They have infected all of my browsers - and I use 4 different browsers.

Thanks.

I've used Firefox for years - since at least 2003. I've used the Internet since before it was the world wide web - almost 20 years now. Now, I installed the Beta 4 for Firefox to test it - and I love it. However, within 48 hours of installing it, I had 2 viruses installed on my computer. I've never had a single virus in all the years I've used the Internet - NEVER until now. Since the websites I had open at the time were limited to Google News and an SSL'd site for my company payroll, I have no other option but to believe that F/F 4 allowed the virus through. I really hope I'm wrong, but I don't believe in coincidence. One reason I've always used F/F is that it doesn't normally allow this. It's not typically targeted by viruses and when it is, it's usually more secure than this. In the two days I had the Beta, I loved it. I want to see it succeed but this is a critical failure. The virus even got past my up-t0-date Macafee software (another issue entirely). Please look into this and make sure that the Beta doesn't expose computers. Unfortunately, I can't even tell you which virus files were allowed through. My computer is currently at the IT office being wiped because after two days of trying to clean it, we can't remove the virus files. They have infected all of my browsers - and I use 4 different browsers. Thanks.

All Replies (1)

more options

Firefox is not an anti-virus program, it is down to anti-virus programs to scan for and block viruses.