I am concerned if it is safe to use Adobe Flash and plug in in Firefox after yesterdays news alert :

I am concerned if it is safe to use Adobe Flash and plug in in Firefox after yesterdays news alert :

Considering that the vulnerability is in Internet Exploder... I'd have to say "yes".

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    Is it sfae to use adobe flash with lion on my macbook?

    Note that fake Flash installers are a common way to sneak malware into your system, and there's one going around right now called Flashback.  Because of this, never ever ever click a link like the one Kappy gave you!  Now, Kappy is trustworthy...  but it's still always the safest bet to go to the Adobe web site directly.  Type "www.adobe.com" into your browser's address bar, then click the Downloads link on the Adobe site, rather than clicking a link that takes you anywhere else.

  • A safe alternative to use adobe flash player on iPad

    I have found that there are some alternative browser options/apps out there that will allow you to function on iOS with sites that use adobe flash. Im wondering if this is a good idea, since I need to use it with a particular budgeting/bill pay site that is linked to my banking accounts? I use this site every day to pay bills, budget and track spending, but it will not work on ipad or iphone due to requiring flash. This is one of the few things that makes me consider replacing my old laptop with another PC vs going to a second ipad in our home. I have to have access to this site when I am away from my mac or other PC. Just wondering if it is a safe and secure idea to use one of the alternate browsers like Puffin, or another work around app since Im dealing with financial information?

    No Flash for iPads, iPhones, or iPods
    Here's why there's is no Flash available for iDevices or other mobile devices. Adobe was unable to provide a product that was suitable to the needs of battery powered mobile devices used for Internet browsing. Existing Flash technology used too much memory, ate battery life, and was buggy. Simply put Flash did not work well on mobile devices.
    Apple's Steve Jobs led the escape from Flash dependency when Apple introduced the iPhone, and later introduced the iPad. There was a hue and cry over the omission. Time proved Jobs was right on target.
    So this is why there is no Flash for your iPhone or iPad or iPod nor for most SmartPhones. Flash has been abandoned by many sites in favor of supported technologies such as HTML5 or by providing their own custom app.
    Here is Steve Jobs official comment on his momentous decision to omit Flash from iDevices: Steve Jobs on Flash.
    Here is Adobe's later announcement to cease development of Flash for mobile devices: Adobe on Mobile Flash.
    Now, you are not necessarily out on a limb. There are some apps that can display some Flash, but don't count on there ability to display anything using Flash.
    Apps that can display some Flash from the Web:
      1. Puffin
      2. SkyFire
      3. Photon Flash
      4. Browse2Go
      5. Swifter
    Also, note that many sites that use Flash provide their own app for accessing their material. So check with your favorite sites and find out if "there's an app for that."

  • Is it safe to install adobe flash player on my new MacBook Pro?

    I just got a MacBook Pro for college, and I'm wondering if it is safe to download adobe flash player on it?

    It is safe, although Flash is a pretty hefty pig sometimes and sometimes causes performance problems.
    (I use Click2Flash Safari extension, so I only run the flash stuff when I must have it.)
    Make sure you are downloading it from Adobe.
    Don't respond to other website attempts to give it to you.
    charlie

  • HT1338 Is is safe to download Adobe Flash player. I am using OS X Lion 10.7.5. I have heard conflicting reports on it's reliability.

    Is it safe to download Adobe Flash Player? I am using OS X Lion 10.7.5. I have heard conflicting reports on it's reliabilty.

    Just make sure to download it directly from Adobe: http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/

  • Is it safe to install adobe flash player?

    Hello.
    new to macbook pro and trying to catch up with the differences with windows.
    this is second post and first question.ive searched the forum and found a thread about lions and adobe flash(maybe there is a thread and i didnt found it)
    so im asking this question.
    i Usually visits sites with flash content.and i know what to do with windows.
    but on mac its a different story.
    is it safe to install adobe flash player or it can be dangerous? (malware,malicious software etc)
    what are the precautions -except of keeping up to date- that i should take?
    thanks in advance

    You can check your Flash version at
    http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player.html
    and download the player at
    http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/
    Never, ever, download it from other sites that may tell you you need it.

  • Is it safe to download adobe flash player  and  adobe pdf macbook?

    cannot play many videos as they require flash player - is it safe to download the flash player or is that likely to expose you to malware and viruses?
    also cannot download many pdf files as they need adobe acrobat.

    Yes, IF YOU DO SO FROM THE ADOBE WEB SITE!
    Ciao.

  • Is it safe to download adobe flash drive update from the internet (came via a notice from Adobe)

    Is it safe to download an update from Adobe Flash Drive via the internet? A message from Adobe has popped up on a number of videos I'm trying to access.

    If you are sure it is from Adobe, yes.
    If you have the least little bit of doubt then go to the Adobe site yourself and download from their site and then install it.

  • Is it now safe to reinstall adobe flash on my mac pro?

    I had uninstalled adobe flash as I had heard of security issues with it. Can I now safely reinstall it? Many utube videos will no play without it.
    thanks

    They just released the latest up to date Flash,  safe for another day.
    http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/

  • Is it safe to download Adobe flash player on Macbook Pro?

    I can't watch any Youtube video's at all. It's telling me to downlaod the flash player. I just wanna make sure before I do, that its safe too do so? When I download it will it mess something with my warenty or no? Thanks in advance!

    Yes it is safe if you only download direct from Adobe.
    You can check here:  http://www.adobe.com/products/flash/about/  to see which version you should install for your Mac and OS.
    You should first uninstall any previous version of Flash Player, using the uninstaller from here (make sure you use the correct one!):
    http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/909/cpsid_90906.html
    and also that you follow the instructions closely, such as closing ALL applications (including Safari) first before installing. You must also carry out a permission repair after installing anything from Adobe.
    After installing, reboot your Mac and relaunch Safari, then in Safari Preferences/Security enable ‘Allow Plugins’. If you are running 10.6.8 or later:
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    If you're getting a "blocked plug-in" error, then in System Preferences… ▹ Flash Player ▹ Advanced
    click Check Now. Quit and relaunch your browser.

  • Is it " Safe " to install Adobe flash professional CS 6 ?

    Hi ,
    I intend to install “ Adobe flash professional CS 6 “ on my MacBook Pro with retina display , is it OK to install this software ? Do I expect problems or performance issues ?
    Anyone had issues running or uninstalling this software ?
    Is it better to leave adobe products ? As I heard of many issues related to these products
    I appreciate any information ,
    Thanks a lot ,
    Best regards ,

    It's Adobe Flash that has the occasional security issue and mostly because people don't keep on top of the updates.
    However Flash does it's own updating now so that's less of a problem than before.
    Adobe's Create Suite is fine and the best in the industry.
    However it's Apple that releases new OS X versions like crazy and so you have to make sure things work before you upgrade or update OS X .
    A website here assists in telling you the basics, if CS6 will work with 10.8 for instance or iff issues develope with a update.
    http://roaringapps.com/apps:table
    But the best advice is from Adobe's forums, that's where people will go if they have problems, not here too much, unless it's a OS X problem.

  • Is it smart/safe to install adobe flash

    I installed adobe flash on my iMac because I was tired of not being able to go to many web pages. Is it wise to have done that? Should I uninstall it? I am worried about security & it affecting the overall use of my iMac

    For starters, open the Flash Player panel in System Preferences. Go to Advanced and see what version is showing. If you know what version you were updating to, is that now appearing?
    Fake Flash was really rampant last year, and although it can't be ruled out completely now, it's probably unlikely that's what happened.
    http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-57416057-263/how-to-determine-if-a-flash-up date-notification-is-legitimate/

  • Is it safe to download the Adobe Flash Player to my macbook

    Is it safe to download Adobe Flash Player to my macbook?  If so, any recomendations?

    Adobe Flash Player is listed in my system preferences in 'Other.'  I updated from there.  Is that not a good idea?
    That's perfectly okay. You just don't want to click mystery links in e-mail messages, on web sites or click buttons in unsolicited Flash update warnings. These things have been problems in the past. In all such cases, ignore it and go update Flash from Adobe's web site or through System Preferences.
    I do most of my updates from my 'Software Update."  Is that also not to be trusted?  And checking for updates in the menu of third party software?
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    I also went to the firefox link you suggested (https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/plugincheck/ ).  It indicates that my Shockwave Flash and Java Applet Plug-in are outdated.
    Shockwave is not quite the same. You can install (or update) it separately here:
    http://get.adobe.com/shockwave/
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    Java is vulnerable… Again?!
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  • Adobe Air and Flash: Safe or Unsafe?

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