Do you use Adobe Reader either at home or in the office? We have clients throughout the Boston area who use Adobe Reader regularly. We saw this article in Network World and thought it’s worth passing along. The extremely popular Adobe PDF Reader is software that is often attacked. But Adobe has now added a “protected mode” that actually stops the program from being added to the registry of the operating system.
“The new design won’t stop exploits targeting Reader but they will limit what can be done from within its confines. At the
moment, that is more or less anything the attacker wants, including being able to take over the system. “The challenge is to enable sandboxing while keeping user workflows functional without turning off features users depend on,”
says Adobe’s blog.”
This “sandbox” feature does add another layer of security. But, as with all popular software, it still remains a target for folks looking to get access to someone’s computer or system. If you have questions regarding the safety of your computer systems, call the Boston IT and computer specialists at Roan Solutions at 877-774-4647.
