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i have a queston about flash

so when people say "flash is insecure" are they also talking about the desktop program flash 8 comes with? or is it just the browser thingy.


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Reply by NosyCat

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That means the plugin in particular, yes, since it can give attackers access to your computer while you're simply surfing some website. To run apps on your desktop you have to download them first, so at least you know what you're running and where it's coming from.


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Reply by yurmom

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@NosyCat im not talking about the animating software,im specifically talking about the desktop program specifically made for running downloaded SWF files


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Reply by yurmom

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also i downloaded it from animate archive


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Reply by NosyCat

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Yes, that's what I'm talking about as well. It gives SWF files access to your entire machine, so if you play one with malware in it, you're pwned. Same as with any other app you can download and run, so it's as secure (or insecure) as anything else.


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Reply by yurmom

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thank god im only running my swfs


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Reply by yurmom

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or mainly using wick editor


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