. '''Whenever you get a message / popup that''' '''software / files need to be updated;''' <u>'''DO NOT USE ANY OF'''</u> <u>'''THE PROVIDED LINKS'''</u> While this may be a legitimate message, it could also be <u>'''Malware or a Virus'''</u>. Any time you want or need to check for upgrades, go to the web site of the <u>'''True Owner'''</u> of the program in question. For example, to check out Firefox, go to '''[https://www.mozilla.org Mozilla.org]'''. {web link} You can also report such a site at; '''[http://www.google.com/safebrowsing/report_phish/ Google Report Phishing Page]''' {web link} which is the same when done while on site by going to '''Help > Report Web Forgery''' '''[http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/legal/fraud-report/ Help us safeguard Mozilla’s trademarks by reporting misuse]''' {web link} ------------------- Flash: Grab the uninstaller from here: '''[http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/uninstall-flash-player-windows.html Uninstall Flash Player | Windows]''' '''[http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/uninstall-flash-player-mac-os.html Uninstall Flash Player | Mac]''' Then reinstall the latest version. Flash Player '''Version 18.0.0.232<br>https://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/distribution3.html''' '''Note: Windows users''' must download the “Internet Explorer” '''and''' “Plugin-based browsers” installers.