Is this Scam, or problem ?

Hello

Recently (last few days) I get these messages but only on Firefox, not on Internet Explorer.

This (below) is the standard block on Facebook login >>

Your Computer Needs to Be Cleaned
        It looks like your computer is being affected by malware. We’ll help you fix the problem to keep your account secure and prevent malware from spreading to friends.
        Malware is software that tries to steal personal information and causes problems when you use Facebook. Clicking or sharing links that contain spam can give your computer malware.

While this (below) is standard on most other sites (here included)

Firefox prevented this page from automatically being redirected to another page..

All of these pages are not affected by a "redirect" if I simply [X] the second message out, but Facebook is a block (no reply from them yet).

AdwCleaner reports there is nothing there (many attempts). MBAM also replies with Nothing found (many attempts) ESET reports Nothing found (many attempts)

So that is the current state of affairs, with all "general" cleaners finding nothing.

I changed my passwords, removed Facebook and any other suspect programs and fresh installed some, while others I now only use Google search and re-enter programs with their new passwords, but I still get all of the same notices as above.

Willing to post in Malware Removal Logs area, if asked, but general scans are all 100% clean on Firefox, and no problems appear on I,E. ???

Sorry Acer 8.1 - M.S.E fully updated and used daily.   Current Speccy http://speccy.piriform.com/results/fG3EeRgD813gpH547xsiApJ

Thank You -

Try saving your bookmarks and then doing a complete uninstall of Firefox including your Firefox profile. Then reinstall.

After saving your bookmarks run the uninstaller for Firefox and then do searches for Mozilla and Firefox. Delete those files.

To save Bookmarks....click on Bookmarks > Show All Bookmarks > click on Import Export > save in httml file to desktop. Be sure

not to delete that desktop file after doing searches. You can attach the backup to an email to yourself, too.

If that doesn't solve the problem then do this:

Have you tried clearing your Firefox cookies and cache?

Or.....

All of your Firefox settings and personal information are stored in a profile folder. The refresh feature works by creating a new profile folder for you while saving your important data.

Add-ons which are normally stored inside the Firefox profile folder, such as extensions and themes, will be removed. Add-ons stored in other locations, such as plugins, will not be removed but any modified preferences (such as plugins you have disabled) will be reset.

• Bookmarks
• Browsing history
• Passwords
• Open windows, tabs and tab groups
• Cookies
• Web form auto-fill information
• Personal dictionary

• Extensions and themes, website permissions, modified preferences, added search engines, download history, DOM storage, security certificate and device settings, download actions, plugin settings, toolbar customizations, user styles and social features will be removed.

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/602517/is-this-infection-or-scam/#entry3910786

Link to new post.

Sorry

Hello,

Now that you have posted a log: you should NOT make further changes to your computer (install/uninstall programs, use special fix tools, delete files, edit the registry, etc) unless advised by a MRT Team member, nor should you ask for help elsewhere. Doing so can result in system changes which may not show in the log you already posted. Further, any modifications you make on your own may cause confusion for the helper assisting you and could complicate the malware removal process which would extend the time it takes to clean your computer.

From this point on the MRT Team should be the only members that you take advice from, until they have verified your log as clean.

Please be patient. It may take a while to get a response because the MRT Team members are EXTREMELY busy working logs posted before yours. They are volunteers who will help you out as soon as possible. Once you have made your post and are waiting, please DO NOT make another reply until it has been responded to by a member of the MRT Team. Generally the staff checks the forum for postings that have 0 replies as this makes it easier for them to identify those who have not been helped. If you post another response there will be 1 reply. A team member, looking for a new log to work may assume another MRT Team member is already assisting you and not open the thread to respond.

Please be patient. It may take several days to get a response but your log will be reviewed and answered as soon as possible.  I advise checking your topic once a day for responses as the e-mail notification system is unreliable.

If HelpBot replies to your topic, PLEASE follow Step One so it will report your topic to the team members.

To avoid confusion, I am closing this topic.  Good luck with your log.

Orange Blossom