topic Re: WARNING!! Do not update Adobe Flash/Reader . . . it contains malware that may give you potentially dangerous pop-ups. in Electronics

WARNING!! Do not update Adobe Flash/Reader . . . it contains malware that may give you potentially dangerous pop-ups.

LilacTree — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 22:55:30 GMT

Unbelievable that this has not been publicized by Adobe.

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BlingQueen022 — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 22:56:25 GMT

HOw did you find out about this? What's your source? Thanks.

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gidgetgh — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 22:58:16 GMT

I just got a popup on my Mac telling me an update was available. I had read your post on Viewpoints and clicked no for the time being.

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Tyak — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 22:59:19 GMT

DH just updated it on our apple a couple days ago and no problems.

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Cookie2025 — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 23:06:18 GMT

I could not run Youtube videos or any videos for that matter and I did receive the Adobe update 'warning' AND I DID DOWNLOAD the update. I can now run Youtube, ect. again.

I also receive an update to download Yosemite OS yesterday and I have NOT done that so far due to many people I know who have been parked at the area Apple store for the last 2 months.

AGAIN - who was your source ?

... and Thanks ...

Re: WARNING!! Do not update Adobe Flash/Reader . . . it contains malware that may give you potentially dangerous pop-ups.

LilacTree — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 23:11:49 GMT

On 12/14/2014 Pie1993 said:
I could not run Youtube videos or any videos for that matter and I did receive the Adobe update 'warning' AND I DID DOWNLOAD the update. I can now run Youtube, ect. again.

I also receive an update to download Yosemite OS yesterday and I have NOT done that so far due to many people I know who have been parked at the area Apple store for the last 2 months.

AGAIN - who was your source ?

... and Thanks ...

"Only shops online" is the poster who asked me if I recently did an Adobe update because she encountered the same problem. Since I deleted the Adobe update I did this morning, I have not been getting the pop-up.

I guess I'll wait and see if that was enough.

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dooBdoo — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 23:13:15 GMT

With all due respect, this thread is highly misleading.

Unless someone can point me to reliable info about this, I think this is wrong.

Adobe Flash is safe. As long as you install it directly from their website.

If a person installs it from a pop-up they're in danger of installing malware because there are pop-ups designed by malicious people who try to trick unsuspecting users.

In fact, last month there were important security updates that were extremely important for people to install. Here's one article from a very reliable source:

"...For the second time this month, Adobe has issued a security update for its Flash Player software. New versions are available for Windows, Mac and Linux versions of Flash. The patch provides additional protection on a vulnerability that Adobe fixed earlier this year for which attackers appear to have devised unique and active exploits..."

link: http://krebsonsecurity.com/2014/11/adobe-pushes-critical-flash-patch/

Re: WARNING!! Do not update Adobe Flash/Reader . . . it contains malware that may give you potentially dangerous pop-ups.

dooBdoo — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 23:15:14 GMT

On 12/14/2014 Pie1993 said:
I could not run Youtube videos or any videos for that matter and I did receive the Adobe update 'warning' AND I DID DOWNLOAD the update. I can now run Youtube, ect. again.

I also receive an update to download Yosemite OS yesterday and I have NOT done that so far due to many people I know who have been parked at the area Apple store for the last 2 months.

AGAIN - who was your source ?

... and Thanks ...

Pie1993, Adobe Flash is safe and it's important to keep it up-to-date because some of the updates contain security software.

Just be sure you download directly from their site.

People are being confused by the misleading pop-ups which appear to be official Adobe Flash updates but are not, and they contain malware.

Again, Adobe Flash updates are safe and important. But always, always, always get them from their website.

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Krimpette — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 23:30:56 GMT

I did the update last week on my MacBook Pro. Did it from the pop-up. So far I'm not noticing any problem. Thankfully.

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Lynnj — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 23:43:50 GMT

I agree with everything that DooBdoo said - it is vital to keep Adobe Flash updated, because of ongoing security threats. However, the updates should be made directly from the Adobe website, not from some pop up received (as DooBdoo also pointed out).

I just updated Adobe Flash a few days ago on my Macbook Air. No problems.

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gardenman — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 23:48:51 GMT

On 12/14/2014 Lynnj said:
I agree with everything that DooBdoo said - it is vital to keep Adobe Flash updated, because of ongoing security threats. However, the updates should be made directly from the Adobe website, not from some pop up received (as DooBdoo also pointed out).

I just updated Adobe Flash a few days ago on my Macbook Air. No problems.

I also agree. You have to be a smart computer user these days as the bad guys no longer have gaping holes in the operating systems to exploit, so now they resort to tricking people to install their malware. They'll send real looking e-mails/pop-ups and if you fall for it, you'll pay the price. Download updates/software directly form the vendor and you're generally safe.

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Lynnj — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 23:53:28 GMT

On 12/14/2014 gardenman said:
On 12/14/2014 Lynnj said:
I agree with everything that DooBdoo said - it is vital to keep Adobe Flash updated, because of ongoing security threats. However, the updates should be made directly from the Adobe website, not from some pop up received (as DooBdoo also pointed out).

I just updated Adobe Flash a few days ago on my Macbook Air. No problems.

I also agree. You have to be a smart computer user these days as the bad guys no longer have gaping holes in the operating systems to exploit, so now they resort to tricking people to install their malware. They'll send real looking e-mails/pop-ups and if you fall for it, you'll pay the price. Download updates/software directly form the vendor and you're generally safe.

I agree. As far as the pop ups, when I see something (such as one for update Adobe) I then go directly to the website without clicking on the pop up. From there I look to see if there is an update, and if so, update from the site. Once the update is done you will no longer get the pop ups.

So I use the pop up as a guide to alert me of possible update. But again..never, never, ever click anything directly from a popup or email link.

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Plaid Pants — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 00:16:12 GMT

The title of this thread is misleading.

As others have said, as long as you go to the Adobe site itself, and download any updates from there, you'll be fine.

It's when the "updates" look like they are from Adobe, that one can get themselves in to trouble, i.e. pop-ups.

It's important to know the difference.

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CharliF — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 00:50:40 GMT

As others have indicated, only update Adobe Flash on the adobe.com site -- it is a safe and secure site. There are other websites that offer Adobe Flash and Adobe Reader updates, but they are not necessarily reputable, and usually include other software that you won't want in the download, including malware and viruses and useless utility software.

However, when approving the Abode Flash update from Adobe, make sure that you uncheck the MacAfee security software download that is automatically included if you already have antivirus software installed on your PC or tablet (which you should). MacAfee does not play well with other antivirus software, i.e., Norton, AVG, Microsoft Essentials, etc., and can make your PC act like it has malware installed.

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jackthebear — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 01:42:41 GMT

They also sneak in Bing or some other dodgy browser add on so be careful with that last screen

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Campion — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 02:13:08 GMT

There is a fake Adobe Flash updater that indeed puts noxious malware on your PC. I have a down laptop that had this happen. Should have realized the updater looked wrong. I usually can hack the registry but this time, I'm stuck. Couldn't remove the garbage. I have to see if I can save or if I saved my files, and restore the entire drive.

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Cha1k — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 02:53:59 GMT

On 12/14/2014 jackthebear said:
They also sneak in Bing or some other dodgy browser add on so be careful with that last screen

Bing is the search engine from Microsoft.

Whether MS is dodgy or not is debatable.

I did not just type that!!! LOL

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Deanie — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 03:37:56 GMT

I just went in to the website and downloaded the update.

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dooBdoo — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 03:52:12 GMT

On 12/14/2014 Cha1k said:
On 12/14/2014 jackthebear said:
They also sneak in Bing or some other dodgy browser add on so be careful with that last screen

Bing is the search engine from Microsoft.

Whether MS is dodgy or not is debatable.

I did not just type that!!! LOL

Cha1k!

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Campion — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 13:04:04 GMT

It's a FAKE update. Not the Adobe Flash genuine one, but some malware. It doesn't quite behave like the true updater, and I should have realized that when I "updated"--it's human engineering, meaning it foxes your antivirus because you positively allow it to install by clicking "yes"