Fake browser updates are dangerous. If you initiate a download, you will expose your device, your data and our organization to a cyber attack.
The link below takes you to a brief (two-minute) module that shows an example of a fake update message and helps explain the techniques cybercriminals use to fool people. You can also read the attached PDF for more information.
Link to module: https://web-demos.wombatsecurity.com/demos/rlf-release-candidate-1575561477/awareness/as191201/
(Note: This link will take you to the website of Wombat Security, a division of Proofpoint.)
Please familiarize yourself with this scam and remain alert. Fake browser updates could appear on any website, even those you visit frequently. If you encounter a suspicious message, be sure to report it to the Information Security Office by emailing us at security@northwestern.edu.