I keep receiving notifications that I need to update my Adobe Flash Player. I click where it says "Download Now". I have done that at least 3 or 4 times today. But I keep getting the notifications.
What am I missing?
MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.14
They are more often than not attempts to get you to install
malware on your computer which can be designed to actually
be destructive or clandestine as to relay everything you do or
simply pummel you with adware.
If you installed any of those downloads you could be in trouble.
Never ever install anything unless you explicitly go to the vendor
of the app, in the case Adobe, and download it from there. Or, in the
case of Adobe Flash, you have a System Preference panel to actually
verify if you originally installed Flash from the Adobe site.
They are more often than not attempts to get you to install
malware on your computer which can be designed to actually
be destructive or clandestine as to relay everything you do or
simply pummel you with adware.
If you installed any of those downloads you could be in trouble.
Never ever install anything unless you explicitly go to the vendor
of the app, in the case Adobe, and download it from there. Or, in the
case of Adobe Flash, you have a System Preference panel to actually
verify if you originally installed Flash from the Adobe site.
It sounds like you are getting phony Adobe Flash Update Installer popups.
Try running Malwarebytes to see if you have adware installed.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/mac/
If you do install it then ONLY do it from official website.
There is no need to do so and is a security threat if you do.
I realize some situations require it - but most that do a browser
like chrome or opera usually facilitates the loading of what you need.
In addition to the good advice already posted, know there is really no need for Flash Player. Almost all websites are now HTML 5 which obviates the need for Flash.
Installing Adobe FlashPlayer
