Can FF explain why I keep getting the attached *png
Appears spontaneously when browsing across a number of tabs - about once a month for past 6 months. Full bleeping computer AV checks run etc. Thanks
edit: removed your mail address from public display, since the only thing it will attract are spam bots. you will be notified per mail once somebody replies to the thread. (philipp)
Modified by philipp
Chosen solution
Turn off Java and visit the page again. I suspect it then won't load. Or try NoScript. It's just a rouge site. Its most likely sitting in your browser cache.
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This isn't a message from Firefox. It's a scam.
This, like many similar popups, is probably caused by malware on your computer. You can try these free programs to scan for malware, which work with your existing antivirus software:
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
- MalwareBytes' Anti-Malware
- Anti-Rootkit Utility - TDSSKiller (for more info, see this alternate TDSSKiller download page)
- AdwCleaner (for more info, see this alternate AdwCleaner download page)
- Hitman Pro
- ESET Online Scanner
Hope this helps.
Thanks - as indicated have used a selection of AV / Malware software from Bleeping computers with no obvious success - happy to try the ones I haven't - will keep you posted. RUN THRO ALL SUGGESTED SOFTWARE _ COMPUTER CLEAN
Modified by Richard P
Go to the Mozilla Add-ons Web Page {web Link} (There’s a lot of good stuff here) and search for a good ad blocker.
FredMcD said
Go to the Mozilla Add-ons Web Page {web Link} (There’s a lot of good stuff here) and search for a good ad blocker.
Not sure which you consider "good", but I use Ghostery, ABP, & AdBlock. Any other recommendations? Thanks
Chosen Solution
Turn off Java and visit the page again. I suspect it then won't load. Or try NoScript. It's just a rouge site. Its most likely sitting in your browser cache.
Many thanks