HTG Explains: Why Does Chrome Say PDF Files Can Harm Your Computer?

Chrome warns you that PDF files “can harm your computer” when you try to download them. But how can a PDF file be so dangerous — isn’t a PDF just a document with text and images? PDF readers like Adobe Reader have been a source of many security vulnerabilities over the years. via Pocket http://www.howtogeek.com/161461/htg-explains-why-does-chrome-say-pdf-files-can-harm-your-computer/