Flash ActiveX Object Error Threat Level:

Flash ActiveX Object Error is a backdoor Trojan posing as a flash codec. You need to download Flash ActiveX Object Error like you need more fake anti-spyware on your computer.

Which is fitting, because that’s what Flash ActiveX Object Error does: if you download it, all the sudden you’ll find out now you “need” to download and/or buy Files Secure 2.2, VirusHeat, or VirusProtect Pro to remove Trojan-Spy.Win32@mx, Networm-i.Virus@fp, or other threats that don’t really exist. Flash ActiveX Object Error popups read:

“Flash ActiveX Object Error:
Your browser cannot display this swf file.
You need to download new version of Macromedia Flash Player to play this video file.
To download new version of Macromedia Flash Player click Continue.”

My advice if you get this Flash ActiveX Object Error popup? Click CANCEL CANCEL CANCEL until your break your mouse.

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