HT5655 So do I really need to download Flash Player? Is it causing problems with Macs? I have heard opposing views... I have Mountain lion 10.7.5.

I am confused as to what I should do about the Adobe Flash Player. Did Apple block it for a reason? Has that reason now dissappeared? Do I even need Flash player anymore? I have heard numerous, conflicting comments. This is just my home computer.... not a business or anything fancy. Thanks.

Gaping security holes have been affecting Java. Recently Adobe plugged a hole found in Flash.
Adobe has since released an upgrade you can install if you need Flash. Oracle released a new version of Java for those who need to use Java in their browser.
Adobe Flash Player 11.5.502.149
Java SE Runtime Environment 7 1.7.0_13

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