Researchers: Adobe's PDF Software Flawed

January 4th, 2007

(AP) -- Computer security researchers said Wednesday they have discovered a vulnerability in Adobe Systems Inc.'s ubiquitous Acrobat Reader software that allows cyber-intruders to attack personal computers through trusted Web links.

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