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Verification of Adobe update legitimacy

Verification of Adobe update legitimacy

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janrooijen
Member
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10-31-2016, 11:23 PM
#1
Check if the file name suggests a virus. It appears to be a suspicious name with unclear intentions. Recent updates seem delayed, and it doesn’t appear to be an express update as expected.
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janrooijen
10-31-2016, 11:23 PM #1

Check if the file name suggests a virus. It appears to be a suspicious name with unclear intentions. Recent updates seem delayed, and it doesn’t appear to be an express update as expected.

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bmarzano
Senior Member
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11-01-2016, 03:56 AM
#2
I'm here to assist you with any questions or tasks you have. What do you need help with?
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bmarzano
11-01-2016, 03:56 AM #2

I'm here to assist you with any questions or tasks you have. What do you need help with?

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goldcake_HD
Member
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11-01-2016, 06:21 AM
#3
This page doesn<|pad|>, so I fetched the latest version from Adobe's site.
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goldcake_HD
11-01-2016, 06:21 AM #3

This page doesn<|pad|>, so I fetched the latest version from Adobe's site.

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Salty___Bud
Member
246
11-01-2016, 07:02 AM
#4
To verify if **file.exe** is clean, you need to review the post and provide details about **three specific aspects**.
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Salty___Bud
11-01-2016, 07:02 AM #4

To verify if **file.exe** is clean, you need to review the post and provide details about **three specific aspects**.

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Bombartia
Senior Member
430
11-01-2016, 12:16 PM
#5
Are you asking if it will cause any movement or impact?
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Bombartia
11-01-2016, 12:16 PM #5

Are you asking if it will cause any movement or impact?

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Derpqatlumpkin
Junior Member
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11-05-2016, 11:14 PM
#6
An update was released recently that directed you to the site for download. Both links you shared are from adobe.com, which is secure. If you're unsure, visit the site yourself and download it manually.
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Derpqatlumpkin
11-05-2016, 11:14 PM #6

An update was released recently that directed you to the site for download. Both links you shared are from adobe.com, which is secure. If you're unsure, visit the site yourself and download it manually.

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_Sand_Paper_
Junior Member
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11-06-2016, 12:16 AM
#7
It seems questionable if it comes from Adobe. This discussion feels unnecessary—just download the file and verify its safety with MalwareScan.
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_Sand_Paper_
11-06-2016, 12:16 AM #7

It seems questionable if it comes from Adobe. This discussion feels unnecessary—just download the file and verify its safety with MalwareScan.

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GameFreakYT
Junior Member
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11-06-2016, 09:58 PM
#8
I understand it should be secure, but if you're unsure, review the content. Just because it comes from Adobe doesn't guarantee safety. Remember the Flashback virus? it exploited a legitimate update and affected many systems (lol, Macs aren't immune). Also, any download—legit or not—can carry risks. It's always better to scan everything.
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GameFreakYT
11-06-2016, 09:58 PM #8

I understand it should be secure, but if you're unsure, review the content. Just because it comes from Adobe doesn't guarantee safety. Remember the Flashback virus? it exploited a legitimate update and affected many systems (lol, Macs aren't immune). Also, any download—legit or not—can carry risks. It's always better to scan everything.

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emu6114
Member
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11-07-2016, 03:49 AM
#9
Since it was getadobe3, or something similar, I guess someone could build a getadobe2 version. Anyway, I didn't download it, nothing unusual.
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emu6114
11-07-2016, 03:49 AM #9

Since it was getadobe3, or something similar, I guess someone could build a getadobe2 version. Anyway, I didn't download it, nothing unusual.