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while on-line an attempt to have me download a firefox security prog. was attempted, is this legit?

baileys4692
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Does FireFox offer a security download when it suspects a virus or trojans etc. are found? Is this legitimate or an attempt of a virus.

Does FireFox offer a security download when it suspects a virus or trojans etc. are found? Is this legitimate or an attempt of a virus.

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Sounds like Malware, not a legitimate Firefox message.

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the-edmeister
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Sounds like Malware, not a legitimate Firefox message.