"This Content Requires Media Player 12.2 Update" Scam Home Categories Scamming "This Content Requires Media Player 12.2 Update" Scam 3 3 9.9K 1 12y ago 2014-03-30T00:41:16-05:00 3mo ago 2026-03-30T17:27:17-05:00 Online Threat Alerts If you see the following message while browsing the internet, please do not click on it: "This content requires Media Player 12.2 Update. Would you like to install it now?" Also, if you are asked to download, upgrade, or install the Media Player 12.2 on your computer, please do not. This is because the message, malicious websites or advertisements will attempt to trick you into downloading and installing malicious programs disguised as Media Player 12.2. If Media Player 12.2 is not installed on your computer, only download it from Microsoft's website. Click here to download.The Fake Media Player 12.2 Installation MessageThis content requires Media Player 12.2 Update. Would you like to install it now?Because most persons are always anxious to watch a video online, they will quickly click on a link and install fake software in order to do so. Doing so is very dangerous because you can download a malicious program or fake Media Player, which will spy on you, steal your personal information, credit card information, or online accounts user name and password.How To Remove This Malware From Your ComputerIf you have already installed this fake Media Player and other uwanted programs, please click here to remove them and other programs that they have installed on your computer.This threat is similar to the following:Fake Adobe Flash Player Malicious Download, Upgrade or Installation LinksThe Shockwave Flash Plugin Has Crashed. Update to Try AgainYour Android Has Been Infected With A Virus. Tap OK To Remove Now Check the comment section below for answers or additional information. Share what you know, or ask a question about this article by leaving a comment below. Online Threat Alerts is not affiliated with or endorsed by any trademark owner mentioned in this article. Some of the information in samples in this article may have been impersonated or spoofed. Save + Was this article helpful? (1) (0) More For You Text From USPS Scam Message Linked to us9514961195221 Netflix Payment Declined Text Scam - Account Locked 'Toyota Company UK' Lottery Scam Is the Website www.twodollarclick.com Legitimate or a Scam Is the Website www.paisalive.com Legitimate Or a Scam Virus Email Message Alert - Important Banking Account Security Warning Virus Email Message Alert - Traffic Accident With Your Car Virus Email Message Alert - Order Confirmation for Prohibition Party Fake ATT Websites - www.attgives200.com and www.attgoesbig.com Fake and Virus CriticalReach.org Email Message - Homicide Suspect 'NEWS FLASH - Missing Plane Has Been Found Facebook' Comments / Answers Remove sensitive information from your post. Your IP address will be used to display your estimated location. Enter comment post here 3an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJan 6, 2015 at 12:42 PM by "This Content Requires Media Player 12.2 Update" Scaman anonymous user from: Dickinson, North Dakota, United StatesPURCHASED and ran spark trust twice and still get media player 12.2. Any other ideas?Greginfohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoJan 6, 2015 at 12:57 PM by "This Content Requires Media Player 12.2 Update" ScaminfoClick here to try AdwCleaner.an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userNov 10, 2014 at 11:08 AM by "This Content Requires Media Player 12.2 Update" Scaman anonymous user from: London, England, United KingdomThis page appears to have the same threat in the Plug In message you are advising against in the Media Player message!
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userJan 6, 2015 at 12:42 PM by "This Content Requires Media Player 12.2 Update" Scaman anonymous user from: Dickinson, North Dakota, United StatesPURCHASED and ran spark trust twice and still get media player 12.2. Any other ideas?Greg
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an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userNov 10, 2014 at 11:08 AM by "This Content Requires Media Player 12.2 Update" Scaman anonymous user from: London, England, United KingdomThis page appears to have the same threat in the Plug In message you are advising against in the Media Player message!