Do this procedure for each web browser that is installed on your computer. If your version is out-of-date, download and install the update from the Player Download Center on the Adobe website. To protect yourself, get the latest Adobe Flash Player update. You don't even need to click on anything to get infected with ransomware and other malware. Adobe Flash Player is being exploited in drive-by downloads of 'malvertising' (ads embedded with malware) on legitimate web sites, as well as the usual suspicious web sites.