Sorry can you say what you have seen either a screenshot or link to the advice.

• How do I create a screenshot of my problem?

Security software has been known to temporarily flag Firefox updates as unsafe, possibly just because they are new and the security database is not updated. Please make sure the security software is up to date and has its database updated

Warning: Trouble ahead Whoa!

Are you sure you want to go there?

http://searchinterneat-a.akamaihd.net/h?eq=U0EeCFZ... may try to steal your information.

Hi John it came up as a message on opening Firefox. My Macafee is compketely up to date - I've just checked it. The words of the message are as above

Why were you redirected to this page?

When we visited this site, we found it may be designed to trick you into submitting your financial or personal information to online scammers. This is a serious security threat which could lead to identity theft, financial losses or unauthorized use of your personal information. Accept the Risk Back View Site Report

Thanks, that makes the situation clearer. That is not warning you about Firefox it is warning you of a site you are using.

That sort of problem may come about because of malware on your computer that is affecting Firefox and may potentially also affect other browsers.

Firefox by the way has its own basic malware and phishing protection built in and turned on by default.

• How does built-in Phishing and Malware Protection work?

I suggest you scan with all the tools listed in this article:

• Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware