It is clickbait and I do want to have another run-in with Malware and drive by infections if I can prevent it somehow. I am hoping for an extension to use in Firefox and Chrome.
Edited by Alley Cat, 08 February 2016 - 05:06 PM.
Posted 08 February 2016 - 12:12 AM
Edited by Alley Cat, 08 February 2016 - 05:06 PM.
Posted 08 February 2016 - 03:58 AM
Hi,
Please read through below documents:
Simple and easy ways to keep your computer safe and secure on the Internet
How to detect vulnerable programs using Secunia Personal Software Inspector
Answers to common security questions - Best Practices by Quietman7
If you feel you are infected or unable to solve the issue even after following those articles, I suggest you to follow the steps and create a request topic in
Virus, Trojan, Spyware, and Malware Removal LogsPosted 08 February 2016 - 09:09 AM
Since Adobe Flash is a popular and globally used program, attackers often tarket it using social engineering to facilitate the spread of malware...in this case through fake Flash updates.
As such, you have to take precautions to protect yourself from Social Engineering which describes any act by cyber criminals that influences or entices a person to take an action which often results in compromising normal security procedures and malware infection. The attacker relies heavily on human interaction (the weakest link in security) and often involves tricking people in order to achieve the attacker's desired result. Social engineering has become one of the most prolific tactics for distribution of malware, identity theft and fraud.
How to determine if a Flash update notification is legitimate
Is That Software Update Actually Malware?
Posted 08 February 2016 - 01:53 PM
Edited by rp88, 08 February 2016 - 01:55 PM.
Posted 08 February 2016 - 02:47 PM
If the fake update alerts continue to appear after closing and reopening the browser, they could be the result of an ad-supported browser extension, adware or potentially unwanted programs typically bundled with other free software you download and install.In that case, you may need to check for and remove unfamiliar browser extensions and add-ons/plug-ins or reset your browser to its default settings...then perform security scans with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, Emsisoft Emergency Kit, AdwCleaner, and JRT (Junkware Removal Tool).Often malware will be presented as a download from within a specially crafted browser window that displays a Web page which is intended to look like a program running on your system. If you see a notice to install Flash, and then quit your Web browser and the notice goes away, then this is a good indication that it is not legitimate and is likely an attempt to lure you into downloading malicious software.
Posted 08 February 2016 - 05:10 PM
Fake Adobe updates and message alerts are typically encountered when visiting a malicious or compromised web site.
Just like most Phony Tech Support Scams...closing the web browser and then relaunching it usually eliminates the fake update message and is the best way to deal with it. If the browser freezes or hangs, you may have to close it with Windows Task Manager by selecting End Task. Afterwards, be sure to refresh (clear) your browser's cache.
Posted 08 February 2016 - 06:14 PM
Posted 09 February 2016 - 12:02 PM
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