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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWatch out for the "Urgent Chrome Update"
It's a scam. It pops up as a new tab in Chrome. Don't click anything on it. It is no doubt malware or a password phishing exploit.
If you want to check for updates to Chrome, you can do it within the browser's tools. Chrome won't open a tab to tell you about it on some random basis.
This is a potentially bad scam. I just saw it. Don't fall for it!
riversedge
(69,721 posts)TheBlackAdder
(28,073 posts)dchill
(38,321 posts)putitinD
(1,551 posts)chillfactor
(7,566 posts)the heads's up!
Deuce
(959 posts)bathroommonkey76
(3,827 posts)It's worth a download-- you don't have to worry about updating your flash players, browsers, and other programs on your computer. I've been using it for 7 years now and haven't experienced any problems.
http://learn.flexerasoftware.com/SVM-EVAL-Personal-Software-Inspector
moonscape
(4,664 posts)initials for a name, it took me to a screen to dl but it didn't work. Found a link w/in their forum and did dl.
Also, in the forum saw a query from someone saying they had used an email just for the program, and got 3rd party email there, so Secunia apparently was selling/renting/giving their email. Dang! Too late, I had already given.
Seems v2 will not be supported after 3/31, and there are complaints about the inferior usability, dumbing-down and control of v3. I used this pgm a few years ago and your post made me revisit. Might try again
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bathroommonkey76
(3,827 posts)could be your plan b.
https://ninite.com/
moonscape
(4,664 posts)bathroommonkey76
(3,827 posts)ProfessorGAC
(64,419 posts)Arkansas Granny
(31,483 posts)Lindsay
(3,276 posts)I had a similar one for Firefox a while ago. It popped up several times and was just annoying. Then one day it tried to download something to my computer (without my clicking on anything). That was when I activated Ad-block Plus for the few sites I respect who'd asked us to shut down ad blockers. Downloading malware was a bridge too far.
retrowire
(10,345 posts)Chrome always updates automatically without you ever noticing.
You shouldn't normally even be aware.
progree
(10,864 posts)I just did it a few minutes ago, and it said "Updating Chrome" and showed a rotating circle and a certain percent complete, followed by the version number and "Google Chrome is up to date."
Later I did it again, and it momentarily flashed "Checking for updates" and then said "Google Chrome is up to date."
LeftInTX
(24,553 posts)I turn off my computer when I get one of those (just because I'm scared to click on anything in those situations)... I didn't know closing the browser would be sufficient. And while I don't click on the little upper-right-hand "x" when I get a pop-up because I just assumed that would be the same as clicking "update" for a malware-type pop-up, I didn't know the back button would be a problem too (and luckily for me, I never tried it).
Thanks so much for the warning!
progree
(10,864 posts)It was something that made a loud continous racket with some dire warning. I couldn't close the window with the "X" at the far upper right like I usually close windows with. But I found that Ctrl Shift Q worked (it shuts down Chrome).
Ctrl Shift Q--I'd never heard of that one!
Binkie The Clown
(7,911 posts)It tries to download a java executable file. Always click "cancel".
sarge43
(28,939 posts)Blessings on your house.
cstanleytech
(26,080 posts)installed an extension a few years ago that only runs javascript on a site if I allow it otherwise I laugh at such sites these days that try it as the extension gives their owners a virtual middle finger.
Snarkoleptic
(5,995 posts)It's faster and less buggy that Firefox (with it's constant updates).
It uses open-source code, is part owned by the Mozilla Foundation, and has lots of privacy protection.
The only thing I miss from Firefox so far is FB Purity, which I'd used to clean up Facebook.
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Based in Germany, our company complies with one of the strictest data security and privacy regulations in the world. However, we go way beyond to what were legally obliged to do. As a team dedicated to redesigning the Internet, it is one of our top priorities to improve the way our users data is handled.
Today, the Internet is dominated by companies that implicitly say: To be able to provide you with tailored services and personalized ads, we need to know as much as possible about you. You need to trust us to not misuse your data.
At CLIQZ, we do just the opposite. We dont need to know anything about you and we dont collect any data about you on our servers. Your personal data stays on your device. Instead of demanding your trust, we offer you privacy by design.
Privacy by Design
Privacy by Design means that the complete architecture of CLIQZ is built on privacy and data security from the ground up. Our servers never store any personal or personally identifiable data. IP addresses and other critical data is deleted automatically as soon as it reaches our servers. Statistical data about searches are strictly separated from website traffic statistics. As we dont store session-IDs, it is impossible to combine consecutive searches and website visits. This way, we rule out conclusions on individual users.
Our data infrastructure is protected by state-of-the art, multi-layer technologies. This is not only true of our servers, but also of the communication between the CLIQZ software on your device and our servers. Privacy by Design makes sure that nobody is able to use data gathered by CLIQZ to find out who you are.
Location Services
If you choose to share your location with CLIQZ so that search results can be enriched with local information, CLIQZ will only use the minimum data required to provide this service.
We utilize the Mozilla Location Service (MLS) API, an open service that lets devices determine their location based on the IP address and nearby network infrastructure like WiFi access points and cell towers. As an open source project, the MLS code can be accessed and reviewed for privacy conformance. Neither CLIQZ nor Mozilla will ever save or use any information to identify or track you.
This geolocation service is optional and can be enabled or disabled at any time. As a default, CLIQZ will always ask for your permission first before accessing your location data.
Based on the IP address, CLIQZ can identify the country each query is coming from. This very rough information is used to provide more relevant search results and to notify users if they are in countries where CLIQZ results are not so gut yet.
Human Web
What all search engines have in common is that they work with data. A lot of data. Put simply: the more data, the better (more relevant) the search results. Conventional search engines primarily work with data related to the content, structuring, and linking of websites.
The CLIQZ search engine works differently: it is based on the wisdom of the crowd and works with statistical data on actual search queries and website visits. Here at Cliqz in Munich we have developed the technology capable of collecting this information and then building a web index. We call it the Human Web, because the data is based on the behavior of users as a group, which should be a good indicator of relevancy. In other words: the search algorithm of CLIQZ weighs data about peoples behavior on the web more than the technical analysis of websites.
Your privacy is protected. No personal information or data about you or your device is identifiable. In our Human Web you remain fully anonymous. Read more about the Human Web.
mwooldri
(10,291 posts)Very rarely here... On my mobile device I go to a page, advising me my xxxxx phone has a virus. The annoying thing is I have to kill the browser for it to go away... can't just go back.
I know my system is clean. Though I get a laugh when I'm asked to download some stuff to fix a problem on Microsoft Windows... when I'm running Ubuntu....
Stuart G
(38,359 posts)turbinetree
(24,632 posts)has google been notified?
GeoWilliam750
(2,519 posts)But how do I determine if I unthinkingly did, and now have it on my system?
MineralMan
(146,192 posts)Kahuna7
(2,531 posts)MineralMan
(146,192 posts)So they reversed notifications like that.
bathroommonkey76
(3,827 posts)eniwetok
(1,629 posts)wink wink... nudge nudge!
MineralMan
(146,192 posts)I was working today and spent almost no time on the web.
Kimchijeon
(1,606 posts)Always something new to look out for before the filters catch it and block it I suppose. Thanks!
dalton99a
(81,065 posts)mcar
(42,210 posts)YOHABLO
(7,358 posts)MineralMan
(146,192 posts)was a major reason I finally bought a new Windows 10 PC. I resisted for a long time, but I'm glad I updated my hardware. I've made the transition with no hiccups, and the new PC is much faster and has no problems at all.
pecosbob
(7,506 posts)I finally switched to Tor...no more Java or Flash.
bullwinkle428
(20,626 posts)lots of Flash elements going on. Always made my "Spidey-sense" tingle, so I always shut them down.
Nitram
(22,671 posts)lunatica
(53,410 posts)I use Chrome and Firefox at work.