Hackers exploit zero day vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat

Adobe confirmed yesterday that its Adobe Reader software contains a zero-day vulnerability, crediting the security team at Lockheed Martin, which itself was a victim of an attack through the exploit, and a members of the Defense Security Information Exchange for discovering and reporting the bug.
It appears defence contractors are being specifically targeted in ths case. Adobe confirmed that the flaw is "being actively exploited in limited, targeted attacks," although no further details were provided.
The company issued a critical security advisory and confirmed the flaw affects multiple operating systems and various versions of its softeware, though using the latest release in Protected Mod... »read more

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