Looks like Total Browser Security add-on is a bad thing
Got a prompt that a program wanted to add Total Browser Security 1.0.7 by Mozilla. The only references I find online to it are a couple of concerns that it looks bogus. So it probably is. The weird thing is that it appears to be signed by Mozilla, so it looks pretty legit. Anybody got more info on it?
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Mozilla does not create sign, endorse, or officially represent add-on or extensions. This is why when installing any add-on or extension you are given the warning install at your own risk as the publisher, security etc. has not been verified.
With this being said, I can tell you that if a program or website you visited or were running prompted you to install the software this should be an immediate red flag as this is the method most commonly used to infect your computer with spyware or viruses. In regard to it appearing to be signed by Mozilla, this actually means very little as such signatures are easily, and often faked with the exceptions being secure layer sockets and certificates signed and verified as true via Verisign for example.
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Mozilla does not create sign, endorse, or officially represent add-on or extensions. This is why when installing any add-on or extension you are given the warning install at your own risk as the publisher, security etc. has not been verified.
With this being said, I can tell you that if a program or website you visited or were running prompted you to install the software this should be an immediate red flag as this is the method most commonly used to infect your computer with spyware or viruses. In regard to it appearing to be signed by Mozilla, this actually means very little as such signatures are easily, and often faked with the exceptions being secure layer sockets and certificates signed and verified as true via Verisign for example.
What program if I may prompted you to install this?
I just started firefox and got the prompt. Don't remember any program involved. Screenshot attached. The add-ons tab is visible because I searched it for this add-on.
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