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How can I delete scam messages that say "Trojan Virus deteced/"

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I get scam messages that say "Trojan virus detected!" on Mozilla Firefox which I cannot delete. I have run antivirus scans which show there is no virus or malware. I have shut down the desk top. How can I go to reinstall Mozilla Firefox default settings or do you have another solution?

I get scam messages that say "Trojan virus detected!" on Mozilla Firefox which I cannot delete. I have run antivirus scans which show there is no virus or malware. I have shut down the desk top. How can I go to reinstall Mozilla Firefox default settings or do you have another solution?

Isisombululo esikhethiwe

Hi,

Not sure what exactly you are referring to, but this article may help: Web Push notifications in Firefox. Particularly, you can revoke the corresponding permission for suspicious websites in Firefox Settings > Privacy & Security > Permissions > Notifications.

If that's not what you mean, please add a screenshot of one of the notifications.

In either case, looking forward to your update!

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Isisombululo Esikhethiwe

Hi,

Not sure what exactly you are referring to, but this article may help: Web Push notifications in Firefox. Particularly, you can revoke the corresponding permission for suspicious websites in Firefox Settings > Privacy & Security > Permissions > Notifications.

If that's not what you mean, please add a screenshot of one of the notifications.

In either case, looking forward to your update!

Buza umbuzo

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