Update91.com

Fake updates for Flash Player are among the most common forms of distributing malware. In fact, many Trojan infections disguise their executable files as Flash Player updates. The Update91.com website is a phishing website that is used to install malicious content on the victim's computer. Update91.com has also been associated with malware used to steal personal data such as online passwords and banking credentials. Like many similar scams, computer users are directed to Update91.com through error messages claiming that the victim's Flash Player is out of date and that clicking on a link, a necessary update will be downloaded. It is important to note that these pop-up windows rarely indicate that your machine has already been contaminated by malware. However, clicking on them and following their instructions will often result in malware infections. ESG security analysts strongly advise computer users to be on guard for dangerous advertisements such as those associated with Update91.com and to protect their computer with a reliable anti-malware program.

Update91.com Compromises Your Computer's Safety

There are several reasons why Update91.com is considered unsafe. Update91.com also tries to trick computer users into believing that that Update91.com is actually associated with Flash Player in order to lure them into entering personal information that can then be used in identity theft scams or other forms of social engineering attacks. Other symptoms associated with Update91.com include the appearance of alarming pop-up windows and error messages, all meant to convince you to follow the instructions on Update91.com. However, these instructions will not update your Flash Player, they will allow criminals to spy on your computer and trick you into disclosing private information about yourself.

It is Possible to Avoid Been Infected by Update91.com

Below are some easy steps that you should take if you wanted to protect yourself from Update91.com:

• Avoid media websites with pop-up windows, suspicious advertisements and content claiming that you need to download a 'media codec' or update Flash Player.
• Never update Flash Player from a third party source. Always go directly to the developer's website and confirm that you are not visiting a phishing website before downloading any content.
• Use a reliable anti-malware program to protect your computer and always ensure that it is kept up to date. Scan your computer for malware regularly and act right away if you are afraid that you have been exposed to malicious content.