Firefox was attacked by adware from y2mp3.cc
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
Modified by James
Chosen solution
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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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
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.
Chosen Solution
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
That was very good work. Well done. Please flag your last post as Solved Problem so others will know.