Ransomware attacks through Flash

[Mike]

Adobe issued an emergency update to its Adobe Flash Player software today after researchers discovered a vulnerability that was being exploited to deliver ransomware (variants of Cerber ransomware). Flash has over one billion users, so odds are you are affected by this update.

This is exactly the type of zero-day attack Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit Premium can protect you from. So, nice work! If you're currently running Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Exploit Premium, your computer will be safe.

As a precaution, we suggest you update your Adobe Flash Player (Shockwave Flash Plugin). In addition, we also recommend you install Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Premium if you haven't already. For top security, run both Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Premium and Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit Premium, as a layered approach is the best way to keep threats off your computer.

We'd hate to see your computer compromised. Here at Malwarebytes, we pledge to keep you protected and informed about the latest issues. Your peace of mind is our number one priority.

Sincerely,
The Malwarebytes Team

Learn more about this threat here.

[ivanho2]

More updates on the Adobe Security Bulletin at

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/product...16-10.html

Security updates available for Adobe Flash Player
Release date: April 7, 2016
Vulnerability identifier: APSB16-10
Priority: See table below
CVE number: CVE-2016-1006, CVE-2016-1011, CVE-2016-1012, CVE-2016-1013, CVE-2016-1014, CVE-2016-1015, CVE-2016-1016, CVE-2016-1017, CVE-2016-1018, CVE-2016-1019, CVE-2016-1020, CVE-2016-1021, CVE-2016-1022, CVE-2016-1023, CVE-2016-1024, CVE-2016-1025, CVE-2016-1026, CVE-2016-1027, CVE-2016-1028, CVE-2016-1029, CVE-2016-1030, CVE-2016-1031, CVE-2016-1032, CVE-2016-1033
Platform: Windows, Macintosh, Linux and ChromeOS
Summary
Adobe has released security updates for Adobe Flash Player for Windows, Macintosh, Linux and ChromeOS.  These updates address critical vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.  
Adobe is aware of reports that CVE-2016-1019 is being actively exploited on systems running Windows 10 and earlier with Flash Player version 20.0.0.306 and earlier.  Please refer to APSA16-01 for details. 
Affected Versions
Product
Affected Versions
Platform
Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime
21.0.0.197 and earlier

Windows and Macintosh

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release
18.0.0.333 and earlier
Windows and Macintosh

Adobe Flash Player for Google Chrome
21.0.0.197 and earlier
Windows, Macintosh, Linux and ChromeOS

Adobe Flash Player for Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer 11
21.0.0.197 and earlier
Windows 10
Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11
21.0.0.197 and earlier
Windows 8.1
Adobe Flash Player for Linux
11.2.202.577 and earlier
Linux