Adobe Flash Player, a popular computer software that allowed users to stream videos and play online games, is officially dead on Friday – the first day of 2021.
“Because Adobe no longer supports Flash Player after December 31, 2020, and Adobe will block Flash content from running in Flash Player starting January 12, 2021, Adobe is strongly recommends that users immediately remove Flash Player to help protect their systems, “a company stated in a statement.
Explaining the reasons behind the decision, the company said: “Open standards such as HTML5, WebGL, and WebAssembly have grown steadily over the years and are alternative operating options for Flash content.
“Also, major browser vendors are integrating these open standards into their browsers and downsizing most other plug-ins (like Flash Player).”
The company also warned users to uninstall Flash Player to help secure their system as Adobe does not intend to release Flash Player updates or security patches after that date. end of life (EOL).
“Adobe will prevent Flash content from running in Flash Player starting January 12, 2021 and major browser vendors will continue to disable Flash Player from running after Date EOL, “he said.