Adobe to release Reader, Acrobat updates

Adobe next week plans to release updates for its Reader and Acrobat software to fix critical security issues, the company said in a notification security advisory issued Thursday. Updates will be available for Reader and Acrobat X (10.0) for Windows and Mac; Acrobat 9.4.1 and earlier versions for Windows and Mac and Reader 9.4.1. and earlier versions for Windows, Mac and Unix. Updates for Windows and Mac are scheduled to be released on Tuesday, while Unix users will have to wait until Feb. 28 for a fix. – AM

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