![]() The fake update Adobe Flash Player or Java pop-up is caused by a malicious extension for Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. ![]() Instead of installing an official update for Adobe Flash Player or Java, you will agree to download a malware, trojan, adware or a malicious program onto your PC. All of these fake warnings are have a “Accept and Install”, “Run Update”, “Download” or “Click to install now” button. The fake update Adobe Flash Player or Java pop-up can be varied: different sized warning pop-ups or boxes titled with “Adobe Flash Player Update”, “WARNING: Your Flash Player is Outdated”, “Please install a Flash Player to continue” or “Java Recommended Update”. All of these pop-ups are used by cyber criminals to distribute malware, trojans, adware, potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) and browser hijackers. ![]() These pop-ups are totally fake and not created by developers of Java or Adobe Flash Player. Pop-ups on your browser’s screen that asking to update Adobe Flash Player or Java is a sign that you computer is infected with an adware or potentially unwanted program (PUP).
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