If I understand it correctly, the code embedded in the pdf file mainly just exploits a vulnerability in Windows (if one exists). So, keep your Microsoft updates current. Foxit reader is widely used and they say they keep up with all the security issues found in Acrobat and Acrobat reader. If I recall it was maybe 5 years ago that a virus was found in a pdf file, and it made huge headlines since so many people use pdf's. Adobe quickly released a patch that closed the vulnerability. If it were me, and I knew the person sending the pdf file, I would scan it with my AV, and then open it. If I "didn't" know who sent it, I probably wouldn't open it. Either way, I think your risk is pretty minimal.
Good luck, Donk On 10/11/2010 10:30 AM, Holly wrote: > I open my pdf files with Foxit Reader. The virus gets in when the file is > written and it wouldn't matter which reader you use? Right? > > Holly > > On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 9:21 AM, Donk<[email protected]> wrote: > > >> Yes, there have been several exploits in pdf files. Adobe quickly fixes >> any they know about, but I guess new ones could crop up. Be sure you >> have the latest version of Adobe reader (or of the full Acrobat program) >> and you'll prob be fine. And also, like Ivan says, scan the file if >> you're not sure about it. >> >> Good luck, >> Donk >> > ------------------------------------ If you have any questions or problems with any aspect of this site, please feel free to contact me directly [email protected] Please do not post personal issues directly to the group. To unsubscribe from this list, send an email to [email protected] Thank you for using A-1 Computer TechYahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
