Rec'd 'FIREFOXWARNING' possible virus, call XXX
"Browser.Hijack.Spy/Trojan.FakeAV-Download Please call Tech Support XXX" Ran Microsoft Security Essentials, no threat found. Is this for real ? ? ? Firefox Warning " Your Windows Computer Might Be Infected
XXX
Please call Tech Support as soon as possible The system may have found (2) viruses that pose a serious threat
Browser.Hijacker.Spy / Trojan.FakeAV-Download
Your system may be at high risk.
Your financial and personal information may NOT be secure. Please call XXX NOW for emergency support."
edit:removed malicious phone number
Modified by philipp
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Hello eaglesclw, probably you are in a fake website, but if you are suspicious for malware then, try all the next free programs to scan for malware, which work with your existing antivirus software:
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
- MalwareBytes' Anti-Malware
- Anti-Rootkit Utility - TDSSKiller
- AdwCleaner (for more info, see this alternate AdwCleaner download page)
- Hitman Pro
- ESET Online Scanner
Microsoft Security Essentials is a good permanent antivirus for Windows 7/Vista/XP if you don't already have one. Windows 8 has antivirus built-in already.
Further information can be found in the Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware article.
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. Whenever you get a message / popup that software / files need to be updated, or a claim that your system has mal-ware;
DO NOT USE ANY OF THE PROVIDED LINKS
While the update notice may be a legitimate message, it could also be Malware or a Virus. Any time you want or need to check for upgrades, go to the web site of the True Owner of the program in question. For example, to check out Firefox, go to Mozilla.org. {web link}
If the message says you have a virus, how could it know? FAKE ! !
You can also report such a site at; Google Report Phishing Page {web link} which is the same when done while on site by going to Help > Report Web Forgery
Help us safeguard Mozilla’s trademarks by reporting misuse {web link}