Apple: Flash Player Plug-in Blocked in Safari. Posted on July 11th, 2014 by Derek Erwin. Apple has issued a security notice stating that the company has blocked outdated versions of Adobe Flash in Safari due to vulnerabilities.
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Q. Fake Flash Player Update alerts constantly popping up! What can I do to stop this from happening and remove fake alerts and popups.
A. If those alerts or pop ups keep appearing and greatly affect you, then it is a sign that your machine is infected by potentially unwanted application (PUA) or adware (also known as ‘ad-supported’ software). You can search whether there is ad-supported software in your control panel or undesired plugin on your web-browser. If any, you should first uninstall it from your Apple Mac.
A. If those alerts or pop ups keep appearing and greatly affect you, then it is a sign that your machine is infected by potentially unwanted application (PUA) or adware (also known as ‘ad-supported’ software). You can search whether there is ad-supported software in your control panel or undesired plugin on your web-browser. If any, you should first uninstall it from your Apple Mac.
What is the purpose of adware? Adware delivers unwanted ads on your computer. Some of these ads are scams or fake ads designed to trick you (such as these Flash Player Update pop-ups). Even the harmless advertisements can become really irritating. Ad-supported software can be installed unintentionally and without you knowing about it, when you open email attachments, install free freeware.
In order to show unwanted ads as often as possible the adware can change your web browser settings. You may even find that your machine settings are hijacked without your conscious permission. The creators of ad supported software do so in order to earn revenue via third-party ad network. Thus every your click on ads makes money for them.
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