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A firefox screen came up stating that I had to install some sort of a security program, but when I clicked firefox blocked. Is this some scam or what?

tcol66
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The screen said that Firefox required that I install a security program. I clicked to do so and I received a message that firefox was blocking the installation. I am not sure what to do.

The screen said that Firefox required that I install a security program. I clicked to do so and I received a message that firefox was blocking the installation. I am not sure what to do.

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Sure sounds like a scam. Firefox doesn't require any specific security programs to help it work and will never offer to install one for you.

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the-edmeister
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Sure sounds like a scam. Firefox doesn't require any specific security programs to help it work and will never offer to install one for you.