Therefore, software should never be downloaded from any scam websites. People with computers infected with programs of this kind usually experience data and financial loss, problems with browsing safety, privacy, and risk becoming victims of identity theft. In some cases, fake installers are used to infect systems with malware such as a Trojans, ransomware or other malicious software. Note that another app that is included with this fake Adobe Flash Player installer might operate as adware. The people responsible for these apps misuse gathered data to generate revenue, or they sell it to third parties (potentially, cyber criminals). In some cases, this software collects private, sensitive details. These conceal underlying content of visited pages and, if clicked, open potentially malicious pages or download and install unwanted software.įurthermore, adware can record browsing-related information such as IP addresses, geolocations, addresses of visited pages, entered search queries, and other browsing data.

Note that M圜ouponsmart is adware that serves intrusive ads including coupons, banners, surveys, pop-ups, and so on. It downloads a file called 'Adobe Flash Player.dmg', which is supposedly designed to install the latest Adobe Flash Player, however, rather than installing any legitimate software it installs Media Player and M圜ouponsmart. In most cases, these sites distribute PUAs such as browser hijackers and adware, however, some attempt to trick visitors into installing Trojans, ransomware and other high-risk malware.Īccording to this website, the installed version of Adobe Flash Player does not include the latest security updates and cannot be used unless it is updated. Like most websites of this type, this page is designed to trick people into installing potentially unwanted applications (PUAs).

At the time of research, this page downloaded an installer of two applications: Media Player and M圜ouponsmart.

When opened, this deceptive website displays a pop-up window suggesting that the installed version of Adobe Flash Player is out of date and encourages users to download and install the latest version. What is 'Adobe Flash Player' is out of date'?

Outdated flash player virus