If you’ve been happily using Adobe Reader 2015 software for the last few years, you’re in for a rude awakening.
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PDF encryption standard weaknesses uncovered
Researchers have discovered weaknesses in PDF encryption which could be exploited to reveal the plaintext contents of a file to an attacker.
Data-tracking Chrome flaw triggered by viewing PDFs
Researchers have spotted an unusual ‘trackware’ attack triggered by a viewing a PDF inside the Chrome browser.
Researchers break e-signatures in 22 common PDF viewers
Researchers have discovered a flaw in some PDF document viewers that allows new content to be added to documents without breaking the electronic signatures.
Adobe patches the same critical Reader flaw twice in one week
Adobe has issued a new fix addressing a vulnerability in Reader it thought it had fixed on 12 February as part of Patch Tuesday.
Is Stagefright over yet? 60 Sec Security [VIDEO]
Here’s the latest episode of our weekly 1-minute security video – enjoy.
Firefox zero-day hole used against Windows and Linux to steal passwords
Poisoned ads have been helping to siphon off passwords from Windows and Linux computers in an attack apparently aimed at developers.
Patch Tuesday wrap-up, May 2014 – Adobe and Microsoft both patch multiple remotable holes
Patch Tuesday updates from both Microsoft and Adobe are out. There aren’t any huge surprises this month, but both companies have critical patches for remote code execution holes…