How do I report a website on Firefox?
Report phishing sites by using the Report Phishing form from Google Safe Browsing. Report websites that contain malicious software by using the Malicious Software form from Google Safe Browsing. Once again, the form on this page is ONLY for reporting infringement of Mozilla trademarks.
Does Firefox detect malware?
Firefox contains built-in Phishing and Malware Protection to help keep you safe online.
How do I report a malicious website?
Report fake websites, emails, malware, and other internet scams to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). Some online scams start outside the United States. If you have been affected by an international scam, report it through econsumer.gov.
How do I report a phishing site?
US-CERT partners with the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) to collect phishing email messages and website locations to help people avoid becoming victims of phishing scams. You can report phishing to APWG by sending email to [email protected] .
How do you get rid of hijackers?
Here’s how to get rid of a browser hijacker manually on Windows:
- On your desktop, click on the Windows logo in the lower left corner.
- Search for Control Panel and open it.
- Under Programs, click on Uninstall a program.
- Choose any suspicious software and click Uninstall.
How do I check for viruses on Firefox?
You can try these free programs to scan for malware, which work with your existing antivirus software:
- Microsoft Safety Scanner.
- MalwareBytes’ Anti-Malware.
- Anti-Rootkit Utility – TDSSKiller (for more info, see this alternate TDSSKiller download page)
- AdwCleaner (for more info, see this alternate AdwCleaner download page)
How do I scan Firefox for viruses?
How do I report a website with illegal content?
The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
- The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
- Department of Homeland Security’s National Infrastructure Coordinating Center: (202) 282-9201 (report incidents relating to national security and infrastructure issues)
Why do hackers use Firefox?
Hackers prefer to use Firefox and Opera to launch their attacks, as well as defend themselves against other criminals, according to a report. In a study by US security firm Purewire, criminals attempting to exploit flaws in other websites used Firefox 46 per cent of the time.