Fake Flash Update - malaware risk?

Question

Hi,I just went to a website where I wanted to see a video. The screen (the video's window) told me that my Adobe Flash version was up-to date and so I clicked on the link and the installer started. However I noticed that no .dmg file was downloaded and at the end of the install the program did not ask me to close safari as it usually does.Since I cannot verify the nature of the website I got suspicious and I went on the Preferences to see if my version was update. Apparently mine is the last version. However I wanted to find an option where I could check the date and time of the last update to see if the update I got from that website was a true Adobe One or a fake (if the update time was 2 weeks ago it is clear that I downloaded a virus, on the other hand if the Adobe preferences tell me that my last update was done 30 mins ago I know I am fine).However I did not find anything like that and now I am wondering if I installed a malaware or not!Can you please help me out on understanding if I downloaded something dangerous?The version I got is the 19.0.0.185 and I currently use a OSX Yosemite.Thank you very much in advance for any help you will provide me!

jeromiec83223024 · Answer

In general, you should always download software directly from the manufacturer's website (e.g. don't trust pop-ups).

For Flash Player, you can always download the latest Flash Player here:

http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer

If you have the latest Flash Player installed and the content cannot detect Flash, you might be running into a situation where you need to enable Flash in Safari:

https://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/enabling-flash-player-safari.html

For Chrome, Flash is a built-in component of the browser, and should be automatically enabled.

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