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Fake Adobe Flash Update Websites With Viruses and Malware

Online users who have received email or pop-up messages claiming they need to update Adobe Flash Player because it is outdated are asked not to follow the instructions in the messages. This is because cybercriminals have created fake Adobe Flash websites with spyware and malware disguised as Adobe Flash Updates. If the visitors to the websites attempt to download and install the fake Flash Updates, their computers will get infected.

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Below is a malicious website that attempts to trick visitors into downloading malware disguised an Adobe Flash Update.

A Fake and Malicious Adobe Flash Update Website

Lastest version of Adobe Flash Player is required to encode and/or decode (Play) audio files in high quality.

Click here to update for latest version.

Software update

Adobe Flash Player is out of date

To continue using Adobe Flash Player, download an updated version

Ok Update

Online users who have already been tricked by fake and malicious Adobe Flash Player websites are asked to change your password and scan their computer or device with the antivirus software installed on it.

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