What's Firefox Update Center Security Warning (url http://227.hsq.couferedphp.net/e7ebb804fad4ff8d7b477f17ad28d7b3.html) with popup to download FirefoxPatch.exe
Firefox Update Center without warning replaced my website with a "Firefox Security Warning: Your network segment is vulnerable to malware injections. Vulnerability level: 93%." Attached is a download & Install Now window "Firefox Patch setup: Your update is ready...Firefox patch version: 1.2 Build release date: 11/07/2015. No restart is required." The download FirefoxPatch.exe which is: Binary File (300KB) from http://227.hsq.couferedphp.net...Save file or cancel option. Is this from Firefox?
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I don't know, but I don't like it...
To update Firefox 41 to Firefox 42, the safest way is to use the built-in updater. You can activate it using the Help menu. Either:
- "3-bar" menu button > "?" button > About Firefox
- (menu bar) Help > About Firefox
You might also want to supplement your regular security software with the scanning/cleaning tools listed in our support article: Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware. These on-demand scanners are free and take considerable time to run. If they finish quickly and especially if they require payment, you may have a serious infection. I suggest the specialized forums listed in the article in that case.
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xxChazzyxx said
GET RID OF FAKE SECURITY ALERT TAB(S) STAY ON THE FAKE SECURITY ALERT PAGE ...
Sorry, but that is actually very dangerous advice.
With the malware already resident in system memory (from which the browser displays), any click on the suspect warning panel can begin installation.
In other words, avoid clicking on the malware panel / notice at all costs. Installation may occur if you so much as click to close the window by clicking on what appears to be a red "X".
Again, the best practice is never to touch the warning panel. Terminate the Windows session promptly without clicking anywhere on the bogus warning notice.
Did I mention, never click on the warning panel?
On restarting the system and session, you will be safe unless you return to the offending website.
Immediately, clear all Firefox memory caches, and then look over your browser history to determine where you were when the panel appeared.
That's a matter of opinion. Maybe a image will help you out.
xxChazzyxx said
That's a matter of opinion. Maybe a image will help you out.
The red panel you present is a "fake security alert tab"? It may be, but that is beside the point-- whenever a strange or suspect message appears, avoid clicking on the message as if your system data depends on it.
And if you offer the red panel as "proof" some authority has warned you of malware ahead-- in a cynical twist on usual hacker behavior-- all malware needs, once again, is for you to click on the booby-trapped panel.
If you still insist, "STAY ON THE FAKE SECURITY ALERT PAGE ...", you appear willing to ignore most documentation and user experience with ransomware.
Not all ransomware is alike, but that is the point-- there are best practices that will keep you safer if you follow them.
And one of these best practices is simplicity, itself. Whenever you see a suspect warning panel-- even a bright red panel like the one you offer-- do not click on it, even if you believe your opinion matters more than anything else.
(Yes, even if the panel invites you to communicate with Google. Or Mozilla.)
Modified by alphaa100
Hi xxChazzyxx, based on your screen shot, I think that is a different issue than the one the original poster was concerned about. This thread is about a fake FirefoxPatch.exe file being pushed to the browser. If you need assistance with phishing/malware warning features, you could start a new thread.
Alright, is there anything else you would like to say? -_-