Flash Player Malware

[carolc5748991]

I constantly get "alerts" that I need to update my Adobe Flash Player.  Once I tried the update as requested and as a result my computer was infected with malware. Difficult to know when it is a legit update or malware.  I don't think I need Flash Player and would like to delete it.  Do I need Adobe Flash Player when using Adobe Photoshop Elements?

A frustrated Adobe Photoshop Elements user.

Carol

[MichelBParis · Accepted solution]

The problem is elsewhere.

What's your browser? Is it Firefox 52?

https://www.fxsitecompat.com/en-CA/docs/2016/plug-in-support-has-been-dropped-other-than-flash/

There is a general change in policy from webbrowsers editors: they no longer want external plug-ins like flash or Java to better control safety. That does not mean that Flash Player is a malware or less secure than before, but you can expect it to be soon dropped and replaced by other solutions.

Flash player is used by a number of other non Adobe applications. As far as I know, it's not a requisite for Elements, but you may get problems with many other non Adobe applications.

[carolc5748991]

Thanks Michel. I usually use Safari and very occasionally Chrome for my browser. I have been getting annoying bogus update messages meant to look legit messages originating from Adobe Flash Player. I’m probably targeted because I have the Flash Player. So I think I will get rid of Flash Player and see if any other of my applications require it. Can always download it again. I appreciate your help.

Carol