Back in March I posted a short blog with some tips on avoiding malicious code delivered via an otherwise respectable PDF. Just three months on and the baddies have been at it again, uncovering a security flaw that has made the news. This time it affects both Adobe’s PDF Reader and their Flash player. McAfee’s prediction (you can read the report here) that Adobe software, especially Reader and Flash, will be the primary target for attacks in 2010 is being borne out.

While alternatives to Adobe’s Flash player are a little difficult to find, there are several alternatives to the Adobe Reader such as our own gDoc Fusion. For viewing, even creating PDF, it’s free. We’ve just released an update, v2.5, and it’s well worth considering.