Flash Player
Nov 1, 2014 09:55:20 #
johnmac78
Loc: Massachusetts
When I open the Hedgehog Forum, I always seem to get a message to update my Flash Player. I am very suspicious of this, as it only happens in the Hedgehog Forum and no where else. It completely knocks me out of the forum.
I have not updated the flash player, as I am not sure it is legit. Anyone else having this issue. Sometimes the update message pops up after I have been in the forum for awhile.
I have not updated the flash player, as I am not sure it is legit. Anyone else having this issue. Sometimes the update message pops up after I have been in the forum for awhile.
Nov 1, 2014 10:02:50 #
same here, I tried to update thinking that I needed to when it first happened Norton's stopped the loading and I had to run a scan to get read of a virus.
Nov 1, 2014 10:05:21 #
Yes, I also have been "invaded" by questionable downloads. Even when my mouse, by accident, happens to cross a path of some advertising. I NEVER download anything. If you think something is out of date, go to the validated site, or check what your version is. I have even had my AVG Internet Security completely remove me from the hog.
Nov 1, 2014 10:14:16 #
I have the same thing happening. I go to Control Alt Delete and it shows up as a running application. I delete it from there. It covers the whole screen. No I dont trust it.
Nov 1, 2014 10:35:20 #
I fell into that trap as well. Spent several days off and on getting rid of the programs with the help of the "control Panel: programs and features". Lesson learned.
Nov 1, 2014 10:43:04 #
johnmac78
Loc: Massachusetts
Maybe the admins on this site should look in to this issue. For me it only happens on the Hedgehog forum.
Nov 1, 2014 10:49:52 #
Why anyone wouldn't use the free AdBlock in today's environment is beyond my comprehension. If you were using it, you wouldn't be getting these annoying pop-ups. Also, MalwareBytes (another freebie) helps with this & other malware issues.
http://adblockplus.org/
http://www.malwarebytes.org/
http://adblockplus.org/
http://www.malwarebytes.org/
Nov 1, 2014 12:08:55 #
DO NOT update Flash Player unless the update comes straight from Adobe. Adobe does not issue its updates via a pop up on your screen. A legit update will come from the automatic updater from Adobe.
Nov 1, 2014 12:11:00 #
If you use a linux system for surfing the internet, you don't get all that crap.
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