Topic: Fake Firefox update - don't click or you may have your passwords stolen

[Clive]

http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2011/08/08/fake-firefox-update-email-malware/

[Rik]

I wonder how many people will get caught? One look at the link should be enough to stop people in their tracks.

[Clive]

Oh I know some and I've sent them the warning! 

[Rik]

I know what you mean, Clive.

[Clive]

It's hard to believe how naive some people are.   

[Rik]

Not after you've re-installed Windows for them a few times.

[Simon]

I know some too. 

[Rik]

I suspect we all do, Simon.

[Baz]

never thought of this before as I always check manually but if you have FF auto check,how often does it check.Cant seem to find an option to change it..daily/weekly/monthly etc

[Rik]

I suspect it's weekly, Baz, but that's just a guess as it only says 'periodically'.

[GillE]

When FF users update their browser from this website, they can also visit my website which will give them £10 million if they send a small activation fee to my account in Nigeria.

[Clive]

   Thanks very much for that valuable information Gill.   

[Rodders]

http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2011/08/08/fake-firefox-update-email-malware/

I clicked on it, but it seems quite harmless.

 

[Clive]

I'm worried I might have clicked on it too.  I would hate my Firefox passwords to be compromised.   

[Rodders]

It's your link.  You'd only have yourself to blame.