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There is a big problem in the way ADOBE pdf readers work. Basically, the flaw causes a fault that allows a hacker to install spyware or worse on your computer. It's bad, and already being used by hackers.
The 2 biggest problems with this one are:
1) The current antivirus programs DON'T detect it, even if you have weekly updates on the detection pattern files.
2) It will be March 11 before Adobe fixes the problem in the most current adobe reader/acrobat stuff, but many people are using older versions of reader, and those fixes are 'shortly afterwards'. That's probably at least 1 week later, and of course, who is going to know they have to update it?
I would be extremely careful of any pdf's sent.
Details at:
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa09-01.html
Be VERY VERY careful of this one- since everyone uses PDF's. It could quickly find it's way into many businesses.
The 2 biggest problems with this one are:
1) The current antivirus programs DON'T detect it, even if you have weekly updates on the detection pattern files.
2) It will be March 11 before Adobe fixes the problem in the most current adobe reader/acrobat stuff, but many people are using older versions of reader, and those fixes are 'shortly afterwards'. That's probably at least 1 week later, and of course, who is going to know they have to update it?
I would be extremely careful of any pdf's sent.
Details at:
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa09-01.html
Be VERY VERY careful of this one- since everyone uses PDF's. It could quickly find it's way into many businesses.