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October 7, 2016
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Adobe FLash Player false websites when opening Yahoo Messenger (new)

  • October 7, 2016
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This is popping up for me when I  open Yahoo Messenger, the new version. It goes through a few websites attempting to get me to install adobe flash player when I know I already have the latest version. Examples of the web addresses are :

https://hahghpixelstores.net/177404495337/38528260dcae8e443aa88e8176d96151/e2396f4a15c15078f2c6ec3ccc9137a4.html

http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/modal/?content=flashhelp&loc=en&fakeajax

It starts trying to get me to install "new Flash Player" after the Yahoo Messenger has opened (and Skype, I have both on start up), and have opened Internet Explorer. Then when I visit 1-3 websites I want to see, or news links, etc the page for the "Installation" pops up.

I have run Malware Bytes, and I have updated all my Windows Defender and firewall. Nothing has gotten rid of the problem yet.

DO NOT click the above links please. I don't want anyone getting a virus from them. This is, however, FRAUD using Adobe's name like this for a false installation.

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_maria_
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October 10, 2016

Thank you for posting the URLs I  will forward them to the fraud department.

The second link you post contains screenshots.  Is this what actually displays on the page for you, or are these your screenshot?

Re: Flash

Please see Flash  for helpful information on your issue, especially the posts by Jeromie