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  • WARNING!!! Adobe Flash Player Update.........

    Just had an Adobe flash player update offer to download........which I have rejected.

    It appears this may contain a Trojan, as has been suggested on GR. And possibly responsible for many of the problems on the site, which are far from resolved.

    So please beware!
    Jen
    Avatar: One of my paintings.

    Researching: Brandon.London/M/cr. Tyson.France/Mcr.


  • #2
    Thanks Jen will remember that.xxxxxxxx
    SBPF Wendy passed away in April 2019.

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    • #3
      Thanks for the warning Jen. I had that yesterday and rejected it because I couldn't be bothered at the time. I'm glad I did now.
      Chrissie passed away in January 2020.

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      • #4
        No Jen, you have that wrong! The trojan is not in the update, the update is to fix the issue that makes older versions of Adobe Flash vunerable to these particular trojans.

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        • #5
          I downloaded it and its ok.

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          • #6
            I've updated mine too, no problems.
            Julie aka Royal Wattle cat ;)

            “Feminism is the radical notion that women are human beings.” Cheris Kramarae

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            • #7
              Yes Lyn, the trojan is in the advert pop up trying to get you to download their virus cleaner.

              According to Dave, the advert downloads a Flash Player movie onto the screen, it is NOT the Flash Player that is at fault.
              Wendy



              PLEASE SCAN AT 300-600 DPI FOR RESTORATION PURPOSES. THANK YOU!

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              • #8
                Hi Dizzy!!! Long time, no see!

                Wendy, no it is not Flash that is downloading it, but the older versions are allowing the ads to download the Trojan and store it in the Flash Cache....according to Colin on GR, this is by Adobe's own admission...see their security site.
                This cache can be cleared by using their Settings manager and then they advise to update to the latest version which has addressed the vunerability.
                Last edited by Lyn A; 09-02-08, 12:31.

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                • #9
                  I didn't say that Flash was downloading the trojan, just a video.

                  As my Flash Player is up to date, then hopefully I should be OK.
                  Last edited by WendyPusey; 09-02-08, 14:28. Reason: spelling
                  Wendy



                  PLEASE SCAN AT 300-600 DPI FOR RESTORATION PURPOSES. THANK YOU!

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                  • #10
                    Just go to the official Adobe site and download the newest one from there ,,,that was the advise last week from Errol about it ;;
                    borobabs passed away March 2018

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                    • #11
                      Thanks for that Lyn, I knew it was something to do with the flash player, so I wasn't taking any chances of updating anything while all this is going on.
                      Jen
                      Avatar: One of my paintings.

                      Researching: Brandon.London/M/cr. Tyson.France/Mcr.

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                      • #12
                        You can check your version of flash here

                        View Document

                        Scroll down to see the latest version

                        Bob
                        I am never wrong. I once thought I was wrong but I was wrong.

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                        • #13
                          Thanks Bob, I will look into it.
                          Jen
                          Avatar: One of my paintings.

                          Researching: Brandon.London/M/cr. Tyson.France/Mcr.

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                          • #14
                            I have just done what Colin on GR said & I have isolated Adobe Flash player as when I tried to open it in my computer my anti virus flashed a warning!!

                            Will get OH to deal with it later. Btw I do have the latest version but it updated since I have been on GR.

                            Will let you know tomorrow what he finds.

                            :(

                            Joanie

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                            • #15
                              Did you empty the Flash Cache?

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                              • #16
                                Er Lynn if I knew where it was I might, lol!!

                                I won't fiddle with anything until OH has a look tomorrow though in case I press the wrong button!! :o

                                :D

                                Joanie

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                                • #17
                                  Lyn, whats the Flash Cache please

                                  Jacky x :D
                                  Jacky

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                                  • #18
                                    Oooo Jacky glad someone else doesn't know either, lol!!

                                    ;):D

                                    Joanie

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                                    • #19
                                      Joan, Lol.........

                                      I think everyone on here knows how bad i am with computers :D, and if it keeps me safe, i dont mind showing how thick i am...........rofl

                                      Jacky xx :D
                                      Jacky

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                                      • #20
                                        Originally posted by Tilly Mint View Post
                                        Joan, Lol.........

                                        I think everyone on here knows how bad i am with computers :D, and if it keeps me safe, i dont mind showing how thick i am...........rofl

                                        Jacky xx :D

                                        LMHO !!

                                        :D

                                        Joanie

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