WARNING: Adobe Flash Update may infect your computer with McAfee

Gavin Gration · 26th January 2010, 06:58

Adobe Flash Updates may include McAfee Security Scan and Ask Toolbar.

It's a bit easier to get rid of than the Russian type malware scammers but other than that it's the same i.e. Low-ball infestation of junk you don't need.

Do not allow any Flash Updates without reading everything and opting out of the junkware.

We got caught out on a laptop at home that the children use for homework etc. My son did ask me if it was OK to allow a Flash update - I agreed but didn't expect Adobe to infect the computer with unwanted junk.

H & M Video · 26th January 2010, 10:01

I think it was the Computer Shopper mag. that advised not to use the Adobe Flash update pop-up about a year ago. Check for updates via their web site.

Harry

mooblie · 26th January 2010, 10:07

Sounds like Flash will get the same "invasive:avoid!" reputation that Real Player had, if Adobe aren't careful.

Gavin Gration · 26th January 2010, 10:21

Bit more digging and Eh up! - DRM is here is again.....

http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/pres...luti ons.html

"Together, McAfee and Adobe will deliver an integrated Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Enterprise Digital Rights Management (DRM) solution to expand the reach of data protection beyond the enterprise boundaries."

"McAfee has made a free diagnostic tool, McAfee Security Scan, available as an optional download to customers when installing Adobe® Reader® and Adobe Flash® Player software from Adobe.com. The McAfee tool enables consumers to easily check for anti-virus software and firewall protection on their computers. When the scan is complete, users see a report detailing the presence and status of security protection, and are presented with special offers for McAfee security software, including McAfee Anti-Virus, McAfee Internet Security, McAfee Total Protection, and McAfee Family Protection."

steve · 26th January 2010, 11:57

There's now an even better reason to update your browser to support html5 as both you-tube and vimeo are trialling the use of the new standard in preference to flash.

Steve

26th January 2010, 06:58	#1
Gavin Gration Senior Member Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 4,184	WARNING: Adobe Flash Update may infect your computer with McAfee Adobe Flash Updates may include McAfee Security Scan and Ask Toolbar. It's a bit easier to get rid of than the Russian type malware scammers but other than that it's the same i.e. Low-ball infestation of junk you don't need. Do not allow any Flash Updates without reading everything and opting out of the junkware. We got caught out on a laptop at home that the children use for homework etc. My son did ask me if it was OK to allow a Flash update - I agreed but didn't expect Adobe to infect the computer with unwanted junk.

26th January 2010, 10:01	#2
H & M Video Senior Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,829	I think it was the Computer Shopper mag. that advised not to use the Adobe Flash update pop-up about a year ago. Check for updates via their web site. Harry __________________ PC Specialist 3Gz Dual Core, Premiere CS3, Encore CS3, After Effects CS3, Matrox RT.X2, Z1E & FX1E Cams.

26th January 2010, 10:07	#3
mooblie Mod (a Who fan, anyway) Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Oxfordshire, UK Posts: 5,687	Sounds like Flash will get the same "invasive:avoid!" reputation that Real Player had, if Adobe aren't careful. __________________ Martin - DVdoctor in moderation

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26th January 2010, 10:21	#4
Gavin Gration Senior Member Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 4,184	Bit more digging and Eh up! - DRM is here is again..... http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/pres...luti ons.html "Together, McAfee and Adobe will deliver an integrated Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Enterprise Digital Rights Management (DRM) solution to expand the reach of data protection beyond the enterprise boundaries." "McAfee has made a free diagnostic tool, McAfee Security Scan, available as an optional download to customers when installing Adobe® Reader® and Adobe Flash® Player software from Adobe.com. The McAfee tool enables consumers to easily check for anti-virus software and firewall protection on their computers. When the scan is complete, users see a report detailing the presence and status of security protection, and are presented with special offers for McAfee security software, including McAfee Anti-Virus, McAfee Internet Security, McAfee Total Protection, and McAfee Family Protection."

26th January 2010, 11:57	#5
steve Senior Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: St Albans, Herts, UK Posts: 1,109	There's now an even better reason to update your browser to support html5 as both you-tube and vimeo are trialling the use of the new standard in preference to flash. Steve