Skip to main content
K
karen_peck
Participant
September 30, 2018
Answered

Adobe Flash Dumptrucks a bunch of other software

  • September 30, 2018
  • 1 reply
  • 237 views

Perhaps this didn't originate from Adobe, but in looking something up via Google today, I was given an Adobe Flash Update connection.  Not only did this update Adobe flash, but it dump-trucked all sorts of additional software like MacClean and Booking.com apps on my Mac and changed several settings such as default browser and dock settings.  A Malware scanner found other search software called 'Aurora' that was loaded with it. 

I have been trying to find and remove all the CRAP that came with updating Flash and this has made me very angry today. 

Lesson learned I will NEVER allow and Adobe Flash update to auto upload again. 

Fool me once, SHAME ON YOU......

This topic has been closed for replies.
Correct answer Test Screen Name

You were scammed. Be careful, and NEVER accept a Flash update. Once you've cleaned up your computer, set Flash to auto update instead. I recommend wiping the system and starting again, you'll never know what subtle stuff it installed along with the obvious junk.

1 reply

T
Test Screen NameCorrect answer
Legend
October 1, 2018

You were scammed. Be careful, and NEVER accept a Flash update. Once you've cleaned up your computer, set Flash to auto update instead. I recommend wiping the system and starting again, you'll never know what subtle stuff it installed along with the obvious junk.

Firefly Community Gallery
Adobe Firefly

Remix with Firefly Community Gallery

Thousands of free creations to fall in love with and remix in Firefly.

Explore now
Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement
Using the community Terms of use Privacy Cookie preferences Do not sell or share my personal information ad choicesAdChoices