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Adobe Security Issues

Adobe reports that a previously unidentified security hole in its Acrobat and PDF Reader software may compromise vulnerable computers. Malicious programs that evil-doers can use to remotely control these infected systems are triggered by evil PDF files that contain the exploit. Adobe has no patch for this exploit. You are advised to disable Javascript in your Adobe Acrobat/Reader software. To disable Javascript, click "Edit," then "Preferences" and then "Javascript," and uncheck "Enable Acrobat Javascript." Or download an alternative such as Foxit Reader.