Adobe Reader is a popular reader for many people, and it’s one of the most commonly used browsers on the internet. However, there is a massive security hole that Adobe Reader is currently vulnerable to. This security hole allows attackers to inject malicious code into Adobe Reader, which can then execute arbitrary code in the user’s browser. There are a few ways to disable Javascript in Adobe Reader and Patch the Latest Massive Security Hole. The first way is to use the Adobe Reader installer. The second way is to use an online tool called Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. The third way is to use an app called Java Cleaner. The fourth way is to use an online tool called Flash Player Cleaner. However, this method isn’t as reliable as the other methods and it may not work if you have Adobe Reader installed on your computer. The fifth way is to uninstall Adobe Reader and then reinstall it later using the installer or Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. If you choose any of these methods, be sure that you back up your computer before doing so so that you can restore it if something goes wrong. Additionally, be sure that you are up-to-date on all of the latest security patches for Adobe Reader and for all of your other browsers!
There’s also no antivirus application checking for this security hole, so don’t think you’re safe yet… the latest hole requires disabling Javascript in Adobe Reader, and to do that, you’ll need to head into Edit –> Preferences, and then find the JavaScript category on the left-hand side.
Once you are there, you can disable JavaScript by simply unchecking the “Enable Acrobat JavaScript” box. This setting is probably safer in general, though it will slightly limit functionality.
Alternative!
You can also fix the security hole by completely uninstalling Adobe Reader and using an alternative—something like Sumatra PDF, my personal favorite lightweight PDF reader.
