The Cerber Ransomware is buried in ads on bad or malicious websites. If you click an infected ad, the ransomware will encrypt all of the data on your drive and demand up to $1,000 to get it back. According to security firm TrendMicro:
Emergency Flash Player Patch for Adobe Flash
Here is the summary of this latest emergency patch according to Adobe’s security bulletin: To check the version of Flash that’s running on your computer, go to the About Flash Player page. And you can get the latest downloads at the Flash Player Download Center. Adobe is aware of reports that CVE-2016-1019 is being actively exploited on systems running Windows 10 and earlier with Flash Player version 20.0.0.306 and earlier. Please refer to APSA16-01 for details. Another option that might be easier for you is head to the Adobe help page and follow the step-by-step instructions. Either way, remember to uncheck the special offers it tries to sneak on your system. Yep. Not only is Flash riddled with security holes, but it also tries to sneak crapware on your system when trying to keep it updated.
More Ways to Protect Yourself from Adobe Flash Vulnerabilities
The best way to protect your system from these security threats is to uninstall Flash altogether. However, that’s just not a practical solution for millions of users. There are ways to help protect yourself against Flash vulnerabilities that go beyond making sure it’s always up-to-date. For more tips for minimizing your risk when using Adobe Flash on your Mac or PC, check out our articles linked below.
Protect Your Computer from Adobe Flash Exploits in Your BrowserHow to Protect Your Mac Against Adobe Flash Vulnerabilities
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