Is the Adobe Flash Player critical update for MacOS legit?

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Is the Adobe Flash Player critical update for MacOS legit?

I keep getting emails about a critical update for Adobe Flash Player. Some look legit but some look pretty sketchy. Should I update?

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Posted on Feb 13, 2020 3:55 PM

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Niel

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Feb 13, 2020 3:58 PM in response to Jim4Mac

Not from there. A legitimate Flash update notification will come from a standalone application on your computer, or by going to a page which produces a 'Blocked Plug-In' notice, or by manually checking for updates.

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Feb 13, 2020 3:57 PM in response to Jim4Mac

Never update flash based on an email or popup messages. Instead check System Preferences for any available Flash updates (assuming Flash is installed).

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den.thed

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Feb 13, 2020 4:07 PM in response to Jim4Mac

Only download or update Adobe FlashPlayer from the official Adobe FlashPlayer web site. Do not download or update it thru any other App, E-Mail or other prompt.

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Jim4Mac Author

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Feb 13, 2020 4:10 PM in response to Jim4Mac

Thanks for confirming my suspicions.

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Is the Adobe Flash Player critical update for MacOS legit?

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