On 12/18/2010 03:56 PM, Joe Zeff wrote:
> On 12/18/2010 11:29 AM, Frank Cox wrote:
>> I have no idea what a Windows Virus Test is or how it's relevant to Linux,
>> but
>> if it's some kind of a automated advertisement or something similar to that
> It's an attempt to trick you into installing malware. Not only does it
> always find "infections," even if you try to close the download box or
> click on Cancel, it starts the download. Of course, it's all Windows
> specific and Firefox (well, my copy, at least) won't run any program
> without asking, but getting rid of it can be a problem.
>
> Try this: close Firefox, then use Ctrl-F2 to bring up a command line and
> type in the url of your home page. This should open Firefox without
> going back to the attack site.
This Virus Tester won't allow me to shut down Firefox, no matter what I
click on. crtl-alt-backspace is the the only way out.
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