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Feb 6, 2019 | 09:40 AM

rwilimo

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Flash player update

Hi, using Safari on my Mac I keep getting a Flash player update pop up needed which I researched and is in fact a malicious file of some type but I am only seeing this on this website so I was curious if others have seen the same thing?

Feb 6, 2019 | 09:42 AM

Uzumati

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I’m using safari on iPad and I don’t see it, but as a supporter I don’t see adds either. A pop up/add blocker should solve your issue

Feb 6, 2019 | 12:15 PM

user 474747383

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I get it also here and on the chive.

Feb 6, 2019 | 12:55 PM

rwilimo

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Originally Posted by Hackenbush

I get it also here and on the chive.

Thanks that's what I wanted to know, are you also using a Mac and Safari?

Feb 6, 2019 | 01:15 PM

jackbauersmom

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I get it with my Mac and safari running Mojave at home. my iMac at work I don't get it but I can't remember what I'm running, it's older. .

Feb 6, 2019 | 03:57 PM

user 474747383

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Yes
I went to the sight to See the latest ver, which I had, so it’s a scam.

Feb 6, 2019 | 04:43 PM

KCRebel

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Yes I started getting it two nights ago on both my Macs using Safari. Installed Adblock plus and it hasn't come back.

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Feb 6, 2019 | 07:18 PM

KCRebel

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Not having this issue on any other website either. Definitely not good. Flash player updates are notorious for bringing problems to your computer with them.

Feb 6, 2019 | 07:26 PM

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T diesel

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Go to the site announcements forum

Feb 6, 2019 | 08:22 PM

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troverman

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Got it on my Mac using Firefox today multiple times.

Feb 6, 2019 | 08:49 PM

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hula1589

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Is this just a MAC issue. It wouldn't be an issue if it was a PCO offer but it's not and I continue to get this garbage spyware advertisement. Aren't MAC supposed to be spyware free or no virus protect needed?

Feb 7, 2019 | 03:47 AM

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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...re-distro.html

Feb 7, 2019 | 06:14 AM

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MAC used to be pretty impervious because only a tiny percentage of all the computers out there ran Mac OS...now there are more, so occasionally you'll find Malware out there written for Mac. This one apparently is because it's a .dmg file which wouldn't harm a Windows computer. Of course, you have to actually click on it to make it cause the problem. You'll likely won't ever get a Flash out of date warning that takes over the web page you are on...that's a key to let you know it's malicious.