ReviewsSale

  • Subscribe to our RSS feed.
  • Twitter
  • StumbleUpon
  • Reddit
  • Facebook
  • Digg

Friday, October 9, 2009

Adobe Acrobat Reader - another bug, another reason to switch to Foxit Reader

Posted on 5:11 PM by Unknown
Adobe Acrobat Yet Again Under Attack by Zero-Day Bug | Maximum PC

If it seems like Adobe's Acrobat Reader is constantly under attack, well, that's because there's some truth to it. The latest threat comes in the form of another zero-day bug being exploited in targeted attacks, Adobe said.

Not a whole lot of information has been made available on the newest threat, though according to an advisory from VUPEN Security, the vulnerability in question is an unspecified memory corruption error that occurs when users open a specially crafted PDF file. VUPEN says the bug can be exploited remotely.

....
Want a less-bloated, faster, less-buggy PDF reader that has proven itself over the years?
Try Foxit Reader


Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook
Posted in Adobe Acrobat Reader, Foxit, PDF | No comments
Newer Post Older Post Home

0 comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)

Popular Posts

  • Windows Vista SP1 - So Far So Good
    I installed Windows Vista SP1 today. I ran Windows Update to get it (this is the recommended method of getting and installing Vista SP1). It...
  • How To Block Spammers From Your Facebook Page
    Here are a few tips on blocking spammers from your Facebook Page. Make a note of the web address of the SPAM site Hover over the spam, click...
  • Windows Vista - Service Pack 1 - All Good
    It's been weeks now since I installed SP1 for Vista. My computer works much better now. No crashes at all and programs start quicker and...
  • Nike Mens Air Max 95 Dynamic Flywire Running Shoes Whiteelectric Greydark Greycool Grey - 115 Midgrade
    Nike Mens Air Max 95 Dynamic Flywire Running Shoes Whiteelectric Greydark Greycool Grey - 115 : Nike Mens Air Max 95 Dynamic Flywire Runnin...
  • Beware Unknown Audio and Video Codecs - Spyware Infested
    How did I get infected in the first place? I've been seeing more and more people in my line of work with serious spyware infestations. O...
  • Zone Alarm Free firewall - Major Update Is Ready - 70_470_000
    Another Zone Alarm Free Firewall major update is available. To download and install, follow the same instructions as last time - link to pre...
  • 10 tips to protect your privacy on Facebook
    10 tips to protect your privacy on Facebook | News | TechRadar UK Some of the privacy control locations have changed, but these tips are all...
  • Restore Default Enter Key Behaviour in Facebook Comments
    Restore Default Enter Key Behavior In Facebook Comments | Better Facebook Want to be able to use Enter instead of Shift+Enter to add a new l...
  • Facebook Contacts List - Do Not Be Alarmed
    I see a lot of alarmist notes going around about the Facebook Contacts List as if it is a big invasion of privacy. It's not. It is as pr...
  • Facebook Tips Update - Notifications Overload and Social Fixer
    Notifications . After the recent changes on Facebook, if you moved any friends into the close friends list, you may have noticed that you ge...

Categories

  • 32bit
  • 64bit
  • 7zip
  • 8600M GT
  • Adblock
  • Adblock Plus
  • add ons
  • Adobe
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • Adobe Flash
  • Adobe Reader
  • advertising
  • Android
  • anti-virus
  • antivirus
  • App Tabs
  • Apple
  • Asus
  • automatic restart
  • automotive
  • AVG
  • AVG 2013
  • AVG Free
  • AVG Free 2012
  • AVG Free 2013
  • AVG Free Antivirus
  • backup
  • Bell Sympatico
  • Best of
  • Better Facebook
  • Blogger
  • Blogs
  • bookmarklets
  • brain
  • Browser
  • buying tips
  • Calc
  • Canada
  • Canadian dollar
  • CCLeaner
  • cell phones
  • childproof
  • Classic Shell
  • Cobain Backup
  • Cobian Backup
  • computer
  • computer disposal
  • computer security
  • computers
  • Conficker
  • consumer prices
  • controller
  • conversion
  • Crossloop
  • cyberpunk
  • cycling
  • databases
  • Defraggler
  • dell
  • desktop
  • desktop wallpaper
  • desperate niche
  • Direct Console
  • DJ
  • DVDFlick
  • e-books
  • e-readers
  • eager niche
  • email
  • email program
  • embedded videos
  • environmentally-friendly
  • Error messages
  • EssentialPIM
  • extension
  • extensions
  • Facebook
  • Facebook Pages
  • Facebook Refresh
  • facial regonition
  • FFixer
  • Firefox
  • Firefox 4
  • Firefox 5
  • Firefox add-ons
  • Fireshot
  • Firewall
  • Flash Player
  • Foxit
  • Foxit Reader
  • fraud
  • free on-line programs
  • free programs
  • Freemake Video Converter
  • fun
  • games
  • garmin forerunner
  • garmin forerunner 210 gps
  • Gmail
  • Google
  • Google Document Viewer
  • Google Image Search
  • Google maps
  • Google+
  • graphics programs
  • Greasefire
  • Greasemonkey
  • hard drives
  • hoax
  • hotfix
  • Hotmail
  • how can
  • how to
  • HP
  • icons
  • image
  • Internet
  • Internet Explorer
  • Internet Explorer 8
  • iPad
  • iPhone
  • ISP
  • iTunes
  • Java
  • Keyboard Shortcut
  • kids
  • Kobo-Glo
  • Laptop
  • laptops
  • Libre Office
  • LibreOffice
  • Linkification
  • Linux
  • Lookout
  • Mac
  • Mailwasher
  • malware
  • Malwarebytes
  • McAfee
  • measurement
  • messaging
  • mice/trackballs
  • movies
  • Mozilla
  • MP3 player
  • Mr Tech Toolkit
  • MSNHOOK.dll
  • music
  • needy niche
  • never-fail approach.
  • never-fail technique.
  • new computer
  • News
  • nike mens
  • nike mens air max
  • nike mens lebron x
  • Norton
  • notebooks
  • Nvidia
  • Open Office
  • Operating Systems
  • Orbit Downloader
  • organization
  • organizing
  • paint
  • passwords
  • PC
  • PDF
  • PeerBlock
  • Photoshop
  • Picasa
  • Poke O Matic
  • Poke-O-Matic
  • portable music
  • PowerPoint
  • printers
  • privacy
  • Realtek
  • rechargeable batteries
  • recycling
  • remove computer
  • remove iexploreexe
  • Remove It Permanently
  • remove kaspersky
  • remove virus
  • research and sourcing
  • Revo Uninstaller
  • Rise of the Tools
  • Rogers
  • RSS
  • RSS Reader
  • rthdcpl.exe
  • scams
  • scareware
  • scripts
  • Scrolling Facebook Navigation Bar
  • security
  • Service
  • Shutdown Guard
  • site blocking
  • smartphones
  • Social Fixer
  • social networking
  • software
  • SONY
  • SP1
  • SPAM
  • spyware
  • Superantispyware
  • tab groups
  • Tab Mix Plus
  • tabs
  • Technology
  • TeraCopy
  • threats
  • Thumbnail Zoom Plus
  • Thunderbird
  • Thunderbird 5
  • Thunderbird Add ons
  • Tiny Menu
  • tips
  • tools to
  • Top
  • Top 15
  • Toronto Island Weather
  • toys
  • treehugger
  • trojan
  • Trojans
  • typing
  • Ubuntu
  • updates
  • utilities
  • uTorrent
  • virus
  • virus effect
  • virus removal
  • viruses
  • Vista
  • Vista SP1
  • VLC Media Player
  • web site printing
  • webcam
  • Wester Digital
  • Winamp
  • Windows
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 8
  • windows activation
  • Windows Live Mail
  • Windows Media Player
  • Windows Update
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows XP
  • winmail.dat
  • XP
  • Younanimous
  • YouTube
  • Zone Alarm
  • Zone Alarm Free
  • Zone Alarm Free update

Blog Archive

  • ►  2013 (44)
    • ►  September (36)
    • ►  April (3)
    • ►  March (1)
    • ►  February (2)
    • ►  January (2)
  • ►  2012 (10)
    • ►  November (1)
    • ►  October (1)
    • ►  September (3)
    • ►  August (1)
    • ►  May (1)
    • ►  March (2)
    • ►  February (1)
  • ►  2011 (28)
    • ►  November (1)
    • ►  September (4)
    • ►  August (2)
    • ►  July (6)
    • ►  June (5)
    • ►  May (3)
    • ►  April (1)
    • ►  March (4)
    • ►  January (2)
  • ►  2010 (26)
    • ►  December (1)
    • ►  November (1)
    • ►  October (2)
    • ►  September (2)
    • ►  August (1)
    • ►  June (3)
    • ►  May (6)
    • ►  April (4)
    • ►  March (2)
    • ►  February (2)
    • ►  January (2)
  • ▼  2009 (53)
    • ►  December (1)
    • ►  November (3)
    • ▼  October (9)
      • Better Web Page Printing
      • Protect your Facebook profile from scammers
      • 32bit or 64bit - which to choose?
      • A comprehensive overview of the new features/chang...
      • AVG Free version 9 in now available
      • VistaSwitcher - Alt+Tab replacement for XP, Vista ...
      • Adobe Acrobat Reader - another bug, another reason...
      • Some good Facebook tips
      • AVG Free version 9 to be released by mid-October 2009
    • ►  September (8)
    • ►  August (1)
    • ►  July (2)
    • ►  June (4)
    • ►  May (3)
    • ►  April (6)
    • ►  March (8)
    • ►  February (6)
    • ►  January (2)
  • ►  2008 (40)
    • ►  December (5)
    • ►  November (10)
    • ►  October (7)
    • ►  September (1)
    • ►  August (5)
    • ►  July (1)
    • ►  June (4)
    • ►  April (4)
    • ►  March (1)
    • ►  February (2)
  • ►  2007 (35)
    • ►  December (1)
    • ►  September (2)
    • ►  August (1)
    • ►  July (3)
    • ►  June (3)
    • ►  May (5)
    • ►  April (9)
    • ►  March (11)
Powered by Blogger.

About Me

Unknown
View my complete profile