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Colorway Software???

vol1970
vol1970
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WHY did I get a screen from Colorway Software when I opened my browser this morning.

I was unable to close my Firefox browser.

I could not use my browser. Why was use of my Firefox blocked?

The messages were to click on a button to use Colorway or to use my original theme.

This looks like a SCAM or TROJAN attack.

WHY DID THIS COME UP??????

Can I trust Firefox to be safe???

Gary

WHY did I get a screen from Colorway Software when I opened my browser this morning. I was unable to close my Firefox browser. I could not use my browser. Why was use of my Firefox blocked? The messages were to click on a button to use Colorway or to use my original theme. This looks like a SCAM or TROJAN attack. WHY DID THIS COME UP?????? Can I trust Firefox to be safe??? Gary

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jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
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Hi Gary, randomly selected users got a Colorways promo after their Firefox 94, 95, or 96 updates (example screenshot attached). Nothing to worry about, and you could have dismissed the overlay by tapping the Esc key. (As a Windows user, my longtime "first thing to try" to cancel a dialog.)

More info on Colorways themes: Personalize Firefox with Colorways.