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MrTicker
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« on: May 16, 2010, 09:38:32 AM » |
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Hi there,
More websites than ever are using the Flash plug-in from Adobe, giving us a better browsing experience, web based video playback and interactive sites.
There is a downside to this improving experience since Flash can also pose a security risk, particularly if old versions are left on your system after a new update.
This allows hackers to use a maliciously written Flash application to run code, giving them access to your PC.
Uninstalling Flash altogether is not an option since you would no longer be able to access popular websites such as YouTube.
But with a feature of Internet Explorer you can ensure that Flash is only enabled for trusted websites, making you safer online. Here’s how to do it:
1. Open I. E. click Tools > Manage Add-ons.
2. Select All add-ons from the dropdown box.
3. Double-click the Shockwave Flash Object.
4. Click the Remove all sites button, then click Close > Close.
Flash is now be disabled for all sites. When you visit a site that you trust that uses Flash (e.g. YouTube), you’ll see the yellow information bar requiring your
permission to run the control.
Click the information bar and choose Run Add-on. Click Run on the pop-up dialogue and Flash will be enabled for that particular site.
Cheers,
ticker
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