![]() If you click on the “Download”, “Run Update” or “Click to install now” button, instead of installing an update for Adobe Flash Player or Java, you’ll agree to download an. Your Mac will ask for your approval before launching the setup. When the Flash Player setup is mounted, double-click the Flash Player icon to begin to install it. Researchers found the MacDownloader malware hiding inside a fake Adobe Flash update installer. Now that Flash Player is downloaded, you can install it using these steps: Double-click the downloaded DMG file. That's exactly what the criminals behind a new malware campaign targeting Mac users are counting on. The app inside the.zip file would appear to be a legit Adobe Flash Player installer. “The malware was found in a file named Install Adobe Flash. However, another iteration of the malware could be developed and distributed in the same fashion, so it’s always good to be aware of what’s circulating. ![]() To check for the trojan: Anti Flashback Trojan 2.0.4. A link to a great User Tip about the trojan: Flashback Trojan User Tip. An excellent link to read is Tom Reed's Mac Malware Guide. Helpful Links Regarding Flashback Trojan and Virus Protection. As an industry, we've done a pretty good job of defending against technical attacks that allow bad guys to install software without your authorization. Unfortunately, because Flash Player is installed on billions of computers, it's a common target for impersonation for people distributing malware.
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