Jill Christiansen
Level 1
(11 points)
Q: I think I downloaded the Adobe Flash virus
I was doing a software update today and a box popped up which looked like it was from Apple saying I needed to update my Adobe Flash. I downloaded it. Afterwards, I started worrying about it and checked on the web and found out there is a virus going around posing as Adobe Flash. I am running Snow Leopard. How do I check to see if I have it and if so, what do I do? I'm panicking here -- please help!
Mac mini, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
Kappy
Level 10
(271,794 points)
Actually the Flashback malware hacks Java not Adobe's Flash. Open Software Update. If you see a security update present then install it. This will protect the computer from the malware. If nothing is present then you're OK already.
Helpful Links Regarding Flashback Trojan
A link to a great User Tip about the trojan: Flashback Trojan User Tip
A related link in the tip to a checker: Malware Checker Dowload Link
A Google search can reveal a variety of alternatives on how the remove the trojan should your computer get infected. This can get you started.
For now I recommend the User Tip from etressoft to detect and remove:
Checking for and removing the "Flashback" trojan
Kaspersky Flashback Trojan Site:Flashback Trojan Detection and Removal
Also see Apple's article About Flashback malware.
