How should you scan PDF files?

Discussion in 'Malware Help - MG (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by DrGerm, Apr 17, 2011.

  1. DrGerm

    DrGerm Private E-2

    I have some PDF files given to me and I want to know how I can be sure that these are not infected with a virus, etc. I'm not too familiar with what security issues I should worry about with this file type and could not find a good answer with some searching online.

    I scanned the directory of files with MSE (no problems found) and then I generally only open other people's stuff (ie PDF's) in a sandbox.

    I have the latest update for Adobe Acrobat.

    I assume that anything with a URL in a PDF should not be clicked on.

    Is there anything else I can/should do?

    Thanks!
     
    DrGerm, Apr 17, 2011
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  2. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Welcome to Major Geeks!

    You can scan individual files with your antivirus program ( as you said you did with MSE ) and you can also goto either of the below websites and have the files scanned with several dozen scanning programs

    http://www.virustotal.com/

    http://virusscan.jotti.org/en


    Yes you should always be careful not to click on embedded links unless you are sure they are safe.
     
    chaslang, Apr 18, 2011
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