Adobe Acrobat Reader Get (a little) More Secure
Adobe Acrobat Reader is one of those programs you just can’t help but hate. It’s a required piece of software for most people, but it opens computers to enormous security problems. It’s one of the “Big 3″, the top 3 pieces of software that we ALWAYS update on clients machines because of security vulnerabilities (the other 2 are Adobe Flash Player and Java for those wondering). Adobe has been fairly good lately about releasing updates and patches to plug security holes, but those of us in the IT industry have been waiting for version 10 when their next level security would be included. As of the end of last week, Reader X (version 10 for those not raised on Roman numerals) has been released, and should bring with it those much needed security enhancements.
I encourage to head straight over to Adobe’s site and install it. If you’re a little gun shy about installing or updating the software yourself, you might want to take advantage of out Annual Computer Checkup special. It includes thorough updating, scanning, and fine-tuning.
