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Firefox will not let me get on any websites (safe AND not safe), claiming that it "may pose a security threat to your system"; when I try to choose the "proceed unprotected" option, it won't let me.

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My computer's anti-virus software recently expired. A few days later, I went to download a new anti-virus software . . . when I opened up Firefox, I received a warning that claimed Firefox was infected with "Trojan-BNK.Win32.Keylogger.gen", and gave me two options: "Activate XP Security 2011 (recommended)" (this was a $60 charge and required credit card info) or "Continue unprotected (Dangerous)"

Since I needed to install new anti-virus, I figured I would continue unprotected, download my new software quickly, and remove the virus. But when Firefox opened, it gave me a message saying: "Firefox alert. Visiting this site may pose a security threat to your system!". Gave me three options:

1. "Get a copy of 'XP Security 2011' to safeguard your PC while surfing the web (RECOMMENDED)"

2. "Run a spyware, virus and malware scan" (I already did this)

3. "Continue surfing without any security measures (DANGEROUS)"

I tried clicking on different links, but the same warning kept showing up, even on verified and safe sites. I tried to choose the third option so that I could download my anti-virus software quickly, but nothing happened when I clicked on it - the page reloads and the warning shows up again.

My computer is still without anti-virus software because Firefox will not let me surf the internet. Please help!

My computer's anti-virus software recently expired. A few days later, I went to download a new anti-virus software . . . when I opened up Firefox, I received a warning that claimed Firefox was infected with "Trojan-BNK.Win32.Keylogger.gen", and gave me two options: "Activate XP Security 2011 (recommended)" (this was a $60 charge and required credit card info) or "Continue unprotected (Dangerous)" Since I needed to install new anti-virus, I figured I would continue unprotected, download my new software quickly, and remove the virus. But when Firefox opened, it gave me a message saying: "Firefox alert. Visiting this site may pose a security threat to your system!". Gave me three options: 1. "Get a copy of 'XP Security 2011' to safeguard your PC while surfing the web (RECOMMENDED)" 2. "Run a spyware, virus and malware scan" (I already did this) 3. "Continue surfing without any security measures (DANGEROUS)" I tried clicking on different links, but the same warning kept showing up, even on verified and safe sites. I tried to choose the third option so that I could download my anti-virus software quickly, but nothing happened when I clicked on it - the page reloads and the warning shows up again. My computer is still without anti-virus software because Firefox will not let me surf the internet. Please help!

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It sounds as though your PC is infected with fake antivirus software. The detailed cleanup instructions vary depending on which fake AV you have. However, as a first step, try this:

Download the following on a different PC, copy them to a USB flash drive or CD, and then run them on the infected PC:

Malwarebytes Anti-malware : http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php

SUPERAntiSpyware : http://www.superantispyware.com/

Hopefully these will get you back online safely. If not, search for clean-up instructions for the specific malware.

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Has anyone found out what the issue is because it is really upsetting and I can't seem to get around it.

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Chosen Solution

It sounds as though your PC is infected with fake antivirus software. The detailed cleanup instructions vary depending on which fake AV you have. However, as a first step, try this:

Download the following on a different PC, copy them to a USB flash drive or CD, and then run them on the infected PC:

Malwarebytes Anti-malware : http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php

SUPERAntiSpyware : http://www.superantispyware.com/

Hopefully these will get you back online safely. If not, search for clean-up instructions for the specific malware.

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Your solution worked perfectly! Thank you!

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