Spyware Posing as Flash Update Hits Firefox


	Spyware Posing as Flash Update Hits Firefox

EddieIsSteady

10-7-2009 6:54 AM

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firefox, malware, internet-security

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10-7-2009 7:39 AM

chestnut501

Thanks for the heads-up.

10-7-2009 10:03 AM

lollipop10

Yes

10-7-2009 12:18 PM

kkcapricorn

Thanks for the info. I don't feel safe anymore.

10-7-2009 1:08 PM

lollipop10

well like it said, download from mozilla. prob doesn't guarantee (sp?) but safer...

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