MacRumors attracts a broad audience of both consumers and professionals interested in the latest technologies and products. We also boast an active community focused on purchasing decisions and technical aspects of the iPhone, iPod, iPad, and Mac platforms. On September 10 2013, Adobe released Flash Player 11.1.111.73 for Android 2.x and 3.x and 11.1.115.81 for Android 4.0.x in keeping with statements made in Adobe's publicly available Flash Roadmap. This release is the final update release of Flash Player for the Android operating system. To view flash content on those sites that need it, I use Google Chrome which has built in flash capability which does not allow access to your system by hackers. I don't know the status of the latest Adobe Flash plugin from Adobe, safe or not safe, perhaps someone else can add to the discussion. Follow the steps given below to enable Adobe Flash Player for the Safari browser on your Mac; this will help in opening SWF files online and play SWF on Mac. Open Safari browser and go to Preferences. Quit and relaunch Google Chrome browser for the new Adobe Flash Player plugin to load; It’s important to keep Flash Player up to date if you’re going to use the Flash plug-in or have it installed, whether it’s in Chrome or in another web browser.
Adobe Flash Player For Chrome
| SUMMARY: | Windows/Mac/Linux: Adobe Flash Player Security Updates APSB14-22 |
| POSTED ON: | 10/14/2014 |
| REPORTER: | Jocelyn E Kasamoto (jocelyn) |
| START TIME: | Oct 14 11:03 AM |
| END TIME: | Nov 14 11:03 AM |
| DESCRIPTION: | Adobe released security updates (APSB14-22) for Adobe Flash Player which fixes three critical vulnerabilities, rated 'priority 1' (may be exploited in targeted exploits). These vulnerabilities allow an attacker to take control of the affected system. [1] The Flash Player security updates are for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. Please update your Adobe Flash Player to the recommended version as soon as possible. You must update Adobe Flash Player for each web browser that is installed on your system, eg. Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari, Chrome, etc. Affected Software > Recommended Flash Player Update Adobe Flash Player 15.0.0.167 and earlier (Windows, Mac) > Flash Player 15.0.0.189 Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.406 and earlier (Linux) > Flash Player 11.2.202.411 (non-Chrome browsers) Adobe Flash Player 15.0.0.152 and earlier (Linux) > Flash Player 15.0.0.189 (Chrome) Flash Player installed with Google Chrome will automatically be updated to the latest Google Chrome version, which will include Adobe Flash Player 15.0.0.189 (Windows, Mac, Linux). Flash Player installed with Internet Explorer 10/11 will automatically be updated to the latest Internet Explorer 10/11 version, which will include Adobe Flash Player 15.0.0.189 for Windows 8.0/8.1. [2] Which Version of Adobe Flash Player am I running? http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/ To Install Adobe Flash Player Update (Firefox): 1. Close all applications. 2. Ensure that you are logged in with an administrator account. 3. You may need to temporarily disable your anti-virus program. 4. Open your web browser to http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ 5. UNCHECK 'Free McAfee Security Scan Plus', 'Free Google Toolbar' or 'Google Chrome'. 6. Click 'Install Now' button. 7. Save file to your hard drive. Double click on file to run it. 8. Click Install button. 9. Follow instructions on the screen. 10. When the installation is complete, open web browser to http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/ to confirm the version of Adobe Flash Player that you are running. You may need to restart your browser. For More Information [1] http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb14-22.html [2] http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/advisory/2755801 If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the ITS Help Desk at 956-8883, email help@hawaii.edu or call (800) 558-2669 toll free from the neighbor islands. |
| SUMMARY: | Windows/Mac/Linux: Adobe Flash Player Security Updates APSB14-22 |
| POSTED ON: | 10/14/2014 |
| REPORTER: | Jocelyn E Kasamoto (jocelyn) |
| START TIME: | Oct 14 11:03 AM |
| END TIME: | Nov 14 11:03 AM |
| DESCRIPTION: | Adobe released security updates (APSB14-22) for Adobe Flash Player which fixes three critical vulnerabilities, rated 'priority 1' (may be exploited in targeted exploits). These vulnerabilities allow an attacker to take control of the affected system. [1] The Flash Player security updates are for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. Please update your Adobe Flash Player to the recommended version as soon as possible. You must update Adobe Flash Player for each web browser that is installed on your system, eg. Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari, Chrome, etc. Affected Software > Recommended Flash Player Update Adobe Flash Player 15.0.0.167 and earlier (Windows, Mac) > Flash Player 15.0.0.189 Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.406 and earlier (Linux) > Flash Player 11.2.202.411 (non-Chrome browsers) Adobe Flash Player 15.0.0.152 and earlier (Linux) > Flash Player 15.0.0.189 (Chrome) Flash Player installed with Google Chrome will automatically be updated to the latest Google Chrome version, which will include Adobe Flash Player 15.0.0.189 (Windows, Mac, Linux). Flash Player installed with Internet Explorer 10/11 will automatically be updated to the latest Internet Explorer 10/11 version, which will include Adobe Flash Player 15.0.0.189 for Windows 8.0/8.1. [2] Which Version of Adobe Flash Player am I running? http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/ To Install Adobe Flash Player Update (Firefox): 1. Close all applications. 2. Ensure that you are logged in with an administrator account. 3. You may need to temporarily disable your anti-virus program. 4. Open your web browser to http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ 5. UNCHECK 'Free McAfee Security Scan Plus', 'Free Google Toolbar' or 'Google Chrome'. 6. Click 'Install Now' button. 7. Save file to your hard drive. Double click on file to run it. 8. Click Install button. 9. Follow instructions on the screen. 10. When the installation is complete, open web browser to http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/ to confirm the version of Adobe Flash Player that you are running. You may need to restart your browser. For More Information [1] http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb14-22.html [2] http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/advisory/2755801 If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the ITS Help Desk at 956-8883, email help@hawaii.edu or call (800) 558-2669 toll free from the neighbor islands. |
Adobe Flash Player Update For Mac
To view these interactive components, your computer must have the latest free version of Adobe Flash Player installed for your operating system. Below is a link to download the free Flash Player. Installation instructions and support information are available on the download page. Adobe Flash Player is one of the most impersonated pieces of software on the Internet. The Best Way to Update Flash Player (On A Mac) David A. TOP NEW FEATURES in MacOS Mojave 10.14.