PDFs: The Trojan Horses of Hackers
Cybercriminals are increasingly using the popular PDF file format to hide malicious code. Recent IT forensics findings underscore this: 68 percent of all malicious attacks occur via email, with PDF attacks now accounting for 22 percent of all malicious email attachments. With over 400 billion PDF files opened last year, the popular file format is the ideal vehicle for cybercriminals. Hackers have now understood how IT security solutions scan and analyze files and are deploying sophisticated countermeasures to evade detection. Check Point Research (CPR) has recently observed huge volumes of fraudulent campaigns launched by traditional security vendors…
