Google and Mozilla each announced this week that their Web browsers will be dropping default support for Adobe Flash, citing the plug-in software’s newly discovered vulnerabilities to cyberattacks.
These moves came only a few days after Facebook’s chief of security called for Adobe to set an ‘end of life’ date for the oft-exploited 20-year-old platform.
Even if you don’t exactly know what Adobe Flash is, this is important news.
However, while web browsers have opted to drop the plug-in, it’s important you are also aware removing Flash will disrupt your video experience on many websites.