Flash player
Every time I open Safari on my iPad l get a message to update “flash player”. I don’t have a flash player app. Why am I getting this message?
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As you may be aware, Apple devices do not support Flash Player - period.
Some websites do not correctly identify your Browser web-agent - and incorrectly suggest an update to Flash Player. Other sites, hosting malicious content, might attempt to fool you into clicking a link - that attempts to install malware on your device.
For the second category, an effective Content Blocker will often block (or otherwise inhibit) malicious links. One of the very best and most respected within the Apple App Store - designed for iPad, iPhone and Mac - is 1Blocker for Safari.
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/1blocker-for-safari/id1365531024
1Blocker is highly configurable - and crucially does not rely upon an external proxy-service of dubious provenance. All processing takes place on your device - and contrary to expectations, Safari will run faster and more efficiently.
Unwanted content is not simply filtered after download (a technique used by basic/inferior products), but instead undesirable embedded content blocked form download. A further benefit on metered services, such as cellular connections where you data may be capped or chargeable, this not only improves speed but also saves you money.
When using a good Content Blocker, a high proportion of otherwise inescapable risk when using your Safari browser, or linking to external sources from email, is effectively mitigated before it even reaches you.
I hope this information and guidance proves to be helpful in resolving any issues.