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5 free PDF readers that are more secure than Adobe

February 20, 2013 By Sam Narisi Leave a Comment

Critical IT security vulnerabilities have been discovered in Abode Reader and Acrobat again. Is it time to look for an alternative PDF reader? 

Hackers exploiting new PDF bug

September 9, 2010 By Sam Narisi Leave a Comment

An unpatched flaw in Adobe software means it’s time to be especially careful when opening PDF files.

New PDF attack doesn’t require software bugs

April 12, 2010 By Sam Narisi Leave a Comment

Security researchers have found a way hackers can spread malware via malicious PDF files — even when there are no security holes present in the software that opens the document.

Malicious PDFs: Today’s biggest Web threat

March 3, 2010 By Sam Narisi Leave a Comment

If you’re trying to beef up security measures, there’s one new area to watch out for: PDF files with malicious code.