Why is Flash a problem?
Computer code written in Flash can directly access the memory on your computer, which is just inviting attacks, or “exploits,” says Chase Cunningham, a cyberthreat expert at security company FireHost. “Anytime a site is able to access your computer’s memory, it’s able to make changes on the local machine itself [your PC]. That’s when you run into exploits.”
Adobe have long been forced into issuing critical security updates – a quick internet search on “security problems with Flash” only scratches the surface. If you work for a security conscious enterprise, this is the sort of thing that gives your IT guys sleepless nights. There’s a reason why they lock down browsers and restrict what you can install.
New vulnerabilities are being discovered constantly, and this list provides up to date details.
Let’s not even mention how much it can slow down your computer or drain battery.