We're calling on all EU-based Mozillians with iOS or iPadOS devices to help us monitor Apple’s new browser choice screens. Join the effort to hold Big Tech to account!

Search Support

Avoid support scams. We will never ask you to call or text a phone number or share personal information. Please report suspicious activity using the “Report Abuse” option.

Learn More

I had a pop up display asking me to install an update ... seems sketchy to me

  • 2 replies
  • 2 have this problem
  • 22 views
  • Last reply by Happy112

more options

Just as above -- pop-up says to install urgent update -- full splash page...

Just as above -- pop-up says to install urgent update -- full splash page...

Chosen solution

After I posted my reply I noticed that Philipp had posted exact the same reply, so I deleted mine.

Read this answer in context 👍 1

All Replies (2)

more options

hi ZnLP, this is a scam tactic that is trying to trick you into installing malware, so don't download or execute this kind of stuff just because of a popup or redirect on a website! updates are handled automatically by firefox so you don't have to download anything for that (and you can always initiate a manual check for updates in the firefox menu ≡ > help ? > about firefox).

we suspect this is coming form "malvertising" (=ads placed on legitimate websites that redirect you to this fraudulent message), so using an adblocking addon like https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/ would also help with that.

I found a fake Firefox update

more options

Chosen Solution

After I posted my reply I noticed that Philipp had posted exact the same reply, so I deleted mine.

Modified by Happy112