Install_flash_player.exe -

: Users were frequently prompted to download this file from adobe.com to keep their plugins up to date and secure [22].

: Between 2015 and 2017, a sophisticated hacking group used fake Flash updates to target the energy sector in the US and Europe . By convincing employees to run a "trojanized" install_flash_player.exe , they gained operational control over power grid systems [3, 8]. install_flash_player.exe

: In 2014, some users found that even if their computer was clean, their wireless router was infected. The router would hijack their web browsing and force them to see fake "Adobe Flash Critical Update" pages to trick them into downloading a virus [10]. Summary of Risks Type of Threat Payload Name Typical Result Ransomware install_flash_player.exe : Users were frequently prompted to download this

: One of the most famous stories involved a massive attack in Russia and Ukraine. Hackers compromised legitimate news websites and injected code that triggered a fake Flash update popup [1]. If a user clicked it, they downloaded a malicious install_flash_player.exe . Instead of updating their browser, the file encrypted their entire hard drive and demanded a Bitcoin ransom [1, 6]. : In 2014, some users found that even