# Marketing Automation

Adobe Flash is problematic software. It is software that tends to linger on computers unpatched and full of vulnerabilities, and so has become a common vector for malware and ransomware infections. [A 4th zero day exploit in 4 months has been announced](https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2016/06/17/flash-zero-day-fix-is-out-get-it-asap/), which means more ways your computer can become compromised. In addition to the security problems, it is also a resource hog. This is the main reason Flash has never been allowed to run on Apple iOS devices.

[Here is a comprehensive explainer, all you need to know.](https://www.yahoo.com/tech/what-is-adobe-flash-and-how-can-you-get-rid-of-124087958879.html)

So seriously, uninstall flash where possible. If you absolutely do need it, make sure it is set to install patches automatically.

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