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This software can cause data and financial loss. Ransomware is malware that encrypts files so that they cannot be recovered without tools held only by the cyber criminals who designed the program. As mentioned, fake Adobe Flash Player installers can be designed to install ransomware, Trojans or other malicious software. Note that adware-type apps can also track information. These open untrusted pages or download/install unwanted apps by executing certain scripts. Adware is software that serves various intrusive advertisements.įor example, coupons, banners, surveys, and pop-ups. Developers misuse the data to generate revenue by selling it to third parties (potentially, cyber criminals), who then misuse it in other ways. In most cases, they collect browsing-related data, however, they might also record personal information. Typically, browser hijackers promote fake search engines (by changing certain browser settings) and gather information. In any case, fake Adobe Flash Player installers do not update the Adobe Flash Player - they install PUAs such as a browser hijackers or adware-type apps. These sites often claim that the installed version is out of date and will not work unless it is updated. Criminals who promote such scams also target Mac users.Īt the time of research, a deceptive page promoting a fake Adobe Flash Player installer suggested that the installed version of Adobe Flash Player might be out of date and recommended an update.

Typically, these fake Adobe Flash Player installers are promoted on untrustworthy web pages that have nothing to do with the official Adobe Flash Player version or its download page. In some cases, they infect operating systems with ransomware, Trojans, or other high-risk malware. These fake installers are designed to install browser hijackers, adware and other potentially unwanted applications (PUAs).

There are many websites that are designed to deceive visitors into using a fake Adobe Flash Player installer, which supposedly updates the currently installed version.