If you have Java enabled in your web browser, it may be worth scanning your hard drive for malware using something like Sophos. Regarding Java, you MUST update it as quickly as possible! See:

You may do better to simply uninstall it. There's very little Shockwave content on the web these days. However, I have never had a Shockwave plugin installed on my computer. You can install (or update) it separately here: It indicates that my Shockwave Flash and Java Applet Plug-in are outdated. I also went to the firefox link you suggested ( ). If you experience the Adobe Flash Player is out-of-date pop-up on Mac OSX from Apple, follow this generic guide to remove adware from Apple Mac OSX. Do your updates on known, trusted networks, such as your own home network. Step 2 Remove Adobe Flash Player is out-of-date malicious files with MalwareBytes Anti-Malware. Sometimes, such networks can be set up with the express purpose of getting people to join and then fooling their computers into downloading fake updates. Those should also be fine, though don't do this sort of thing on an unknown public wireless network. I do most of my updates from my 'Software Update.' Is that also not to be trusted? And checking for updates in the menu of third party software? In all such cases, ignore it and go update Flash from Adobe's web site or through System Preferences. These things have been problems in the past. You just don't want to click mystery links in e-mail messages, on web sites or click buttons in unsolicited Flash update warnings. This scam is distributed through a deceptive and unofficial website. I know this thread started a year ago, but I'm hoping you're still watching 😎Īdobe Flash Player is listed in my system preferences in 'Other.' I updated from there. 'Fake Flash Player Update' is a scam used to trick people into downloading an unofficial (fake) Flash Player that is presented as the Adobe Flash Player (it uses a very similar logo).

Doesn't updating Adobe Flash Player also update Shockwave? And system update or Safari update take care of the java plug-in? Clicking on 'Research' boxes for other plugins resulted in a 'whoops' error page, unfortunately. Is that not a good idea? I do most of my updates from my 'Software Update.' Is that also not to be trusted? And checking for updates in the menu of third party software? I thought these methods would direct me to the correct update, at least in most cases. I wouldn't think there would be much difference in this case.ĭO not install Flash from anyplace but here (bookmark this page in your browser)Īdobe Flash Player is listed in my system preferences in 'Other.' I updated from there. I will first point out that I have an iMac my search led me here. I have a couple of questions I hope you can answer for me.

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