Bonn, Germany - Computer users who open PDF files on their computers using Adobe Reader should download a new version of the software as soon as possible. Several vulnerabilities have been found in version 8.1.1 and 7.0.9. and earlier, warns the German Federal Agency for Security in Information Technology (BSI) in Bonn.
One of these gaps has already been exploited by criminals to sneak malware onto unsuspecting users' computers via rigged PDF files.
The updated version, 8.1.2. is considered safe and is available for free download at http://www.adobe.com/go/getreader. Until the new software is installed, users should be careful not to open PDFs from unknown or untrustworthy sources, including following links on unknown web sites.
