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Never open a PDF without checking these 3 things first

Execution, integrity, and provenance determine PDF safety.
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How to Lock a PDF File in a Cell on a Excel Worksheet

Microsoft Excel lets you embed content from other applications, including PDF files. You can embed a PDF file into a cell of an Excel worksheet and then use Excel's security features to lock the ...
ZDNet

This malware-spreading PDF uses a sneaky file name to trick the unwary

Attackers using the Snake keylogger malware for Windows are emailing malicious PDFs with embedded Word documents to infect victims' PCs and steal information. Malicious PDFs are an unusual tool to use ...
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Hacker finds a way to exploit PDF files, without a vulnerability

A security researcher has managed to create a proof-of-concept PDF file that executes an embedded executable without exploiting any security vulnerabilities. The PDF hack, when combined with clever ...
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This new phishing kit turns PDF files into malware - here's how to stay safe

MatrixPDF phishing kit weaponizes PDFs using embedded JavaScript and redirect mechanisms It mimics legitimate tools, offering drag-and-drop import, content blur, and Gmail bypass features To stay safe ...