A new virus carried by programs embedded in Adobe's PDF file format files raises concerns that the format itself could become susceptible to viruses. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 ...

In recent years, the use of malware embedded in Adobe Acrobat PDF plugins has become an increasingly sophisticated threat to cybersecurity. As PDFs are a widely used format for document sharing, they ...

Be vigilant if you’re using an online PDF converter – the FBI recently issued a warning that threat actors have specifically been using online file conversion services to spread infostealing malware.

QBot malware has been a persistent threat to Windows devices for some time now, and the new phishing campaign using Windows Script Files (WSF) is making it easier than ever to infect these devices.

Cloud and computer security leader Netskope reports that phishing downloads have increased 450% over the past 12 months. Cybercriminals are getting creative and taking on more sophisticated approaches ...