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why can't I access websites without copying a nonsense word that is undecipherable?

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When I try to google something, I get a very annoying msg. saying there is something wrong with my computer and I have to copy a nonsense word that is so scrambled it is difficult to read so I have to try several times before I can reach the url I want to access. There is nothing wrong with my network. I have only a dsl, a router and 2 home computer, both Macs. If this keeps happening, I will give up on firefox. I tried to enter this msg. on the feedback page but the submit button is not working.

When I try to google something, I get a very annoying msg. saying there is something wrong with my computer and I have to copy a nonsense word that is so scrambled it is difficult to read so I have to try several times before I can reach the url I want to access. There is nothing wrong with my network. I have only a dsl, a router and 2 home computer, both Macs. If this keeps happening, I will give up on firefox. I tried to enter this msg. on the feedback page but the submit button is not working.

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Sounds that you picked up some malware, so you may need to do a scan with a malware scanner for Mac.

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Thanks! Any suggestions of what to get?