Posts Tagged ‘firefox browser’

On Fake “F-Secure Security Pack” Malicious Browser Extension

Aug

2013

We have been following a malicious browser extension that claims to have been developed by various different software companies. The extension installs itself into the browser and makes posts to social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook and Google+ on the user’s behalf. One of the variants installs itself as “F-Secure Security Pack” — and […]

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Firefox Advises Users to Disable McAfee Plugin

Oct

2011

It’s the last thing McAfee would want users to hear about one of its products, but the Firefox browser is advising users to disable McAfee’s ScriptScan software, saying that it could cause “stability or security problems.” SriptScan ships with McAfee’s VirusScan antivirus program. It’s designed to keep Web surfer’s safe by scanning for any malicious […]

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Fake Firefox update email – don’t click, or you may have your passwords stolen

Aug

2011

Although we see some very sneaky social engineering tricks used by scammers and cybercriminals on occasions, designed to trick users into making unwise decisions, we also see some very basic attempts at online crime. Take, for instance, this email which was spammed out this weekend pretending to be an advisory about a new update to […]

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