Hackers exploit Adobe Reader flaw via comic strip syndicate

What's happening: Cybercriminals broke into an online comic strip syndication service Thursday, embedding malicious code that sought to exploit a newly discovered security flaw in Adobe Reader and Acrobat.

What it means: Visitors to websites serving comics from King Features are at risk of having their PCs taken over by malware on the websites designed to exploit the recently discovered flaw in Acrobat Reader. Most antivirus programs will fail to detect the malware attack.

More strategically, the story illustrates the imagination and creativity that cybercriminals bring to their work. Like lions in the jungle, cybercriminals are on the prowl, looking for any sign of weakness they can exploit.

What to Do: Tactically: disable Javascript as described in our previous blog post. Be on the alert for a patch from Adobe. Implement an intrusion detection and prevention system.

Strategically: Make sure you're staying ahead of the cybercriminals as the risk of falling behind continues to grow.

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Hackers exploit Adobe Reader flaw via comic strip syndicate