Flash player update

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Feb 6, 2019 | 09:40 AM

rwilimo

Thread Starter

Fleet Mechanic

Joined: Aug 2005

Posts: 1,339

Likes: 5

From: NJ

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

Post Fiend

Joined: Jun 2006

Posts: 5,497

Likes: 7

From: Central, Al

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

Laughing Gas

Joined: Aug 2016

Posts: 1,182

Likes: 176

I get it also here and on the chive.

Feb 6, 2019 | 12:55 PM

rwilimo

Thread Starter

Fleet Mechanic

Joined: Aug 2005

Posts: 1,339

Likes: 5

From: NJ

Quote:

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

Senior User

Joined: Feb 2019

Posts: 102

Likes: 1

From: Michigan

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

Laughing Gas

Joined: Aug 2016

Posts: 1,182

Likes: 176

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

Laughing Gas

Joined: Aug 2017

Posts: 802

Likes: 197

From: Tupelo, MS

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

This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level

Verdad Gallardo

Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Joe Kucinski

3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Brett Foote

10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

Pouria Savadkouei

Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Brett Foote

10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Joe Kucinski

10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Michael S. Palmer

Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Verdad Gallardo

Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Joe Kucinski

2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Brett Foote

Feb 6, 2019 | 07:18 PM

KCRebel

Laughing Gas

Joined: Aug 2017

Posts: 802

Likes: 197

From: Tupelo, MS

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

#10

T diesel

Posting Guru

Joined: Nov 2011

Posts: 2,279

Likes: 12

Go to the site announcements forum

Feb 6, 2019 | 08:22 PM

#11

troverman

Hotshot

Joined: Apr 2013

Posts: 10,121

Likes: 657

From: NH

Got it on my Mac using Firefox today multiple times.

Feb 6, 2019 | 08:49 PM

#12

hula1589

Junior User

Joined: Feb 2016

Posts: 70

Likes: 0

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

#13

T diesel

Posting Guru

Joined: Nov 2011

Posts: 2,279

Likes: 12

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

Feb 7, 2019 | 06:14 AM

#14

troverman

Hotshot

Joined: Apr 2013

Posts: 10,121

Likes: 657

From: NH

Quote:

Originally Posted by hula1589

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.