Is this website a scam or legit?
Page title: Update required
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Download updateFake browser updates
A web page claims your browser is out of date and offers an update download that is really malware.
How to spot it
- An update button on a website rather than in your browser's settings
- Claims the page cannot be shown until you update
What to do
Close the page and check for updates from your browser's or computer's own settings.
What the real thing looks like
- Updates offered by your computer's own settings
- An update night announced by your own manager or IT provider
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