Adobe has released the next-generation version of its Reader software that includes a protected mode to prevent attacks through PDF files. The release of Adobe Reader X on Windows follows closely behind Adobe Acrobat X.
Both products include the protected mode, which uses a sandbox approach to prevent hacker attacks and has been built with input from business users and from across the software industry, including Microsoft and Google.

The security initiatives are aimed at reducing both the frequency and the impact of security vulnerabilities, said Adobe.