flash v.10 has been out for a while now - if you have not updated yet, here is the link to do it:
(note that sometimes a proper deinstall can be needed before the update will function properly)
unfortunately various exploits of vulnerabilites in previous versions makes constant updating of plugins quite mandatory now a days...
adobe flash versiontest - http://www.adobe.com/products/flash/about/
adobe flash deinstall - http://kb.adobe.com/go/tn_14157
adobe flash install - http://www.adobe.com/go/getflashplayer
here are some links with some information on the new version:
http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/flashplayer10
http://www.adobe.com/devnet/logged_in/jchurch_flashplayer10.html
http://www.adobe.com/devnet/flashplayer/articles/fplayer10_security_changes.html
peace love