Adobe Reader security flaw to be patched this week

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Adobe Reader is one of the most widely-installed programs, used by millions to read PDF files (although there are a number of alternative PDF readers available). That makes it an attractive target for attackers. A critical security vulnerability in the software, which was warned about three weeks ago, could allow attackers to take control of affected computers.

Adobe has announced that they will be releasing an update to fix the flaw this Tuesday. The updates apply not only to Windows versions of Adobe Reader but also to Mac and UNIX versions. Read more here:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-27080_3-20008756-245.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20

About The Author

Debra Littlejohn Shinder is a technology and security analyst and author specializing in identity, security and cybercrime, utilizing her past experience as a police officer and police academy/criminal justice instructor. She has written numerous books and articles for web and print publications and has been awarded the Microsoft MVP designation for fourteen years in a row.

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