diff --git a/firmware_handler.cpp b/firmware_handler.cpp
index 172281c..e519ccb 100644
--- a/firmware_handler.cpp
+++ b/firmware_handler.cpp
@@ -123,7 +123,8 @@
              */
             return false;
         case UpdateState::verificationPending:
-            break;
+            abortProcess();
+            return true;
         case UpdateState::updatePending:
             break;
         default: