Jan 31, 2019 Re: Adobe add on in Chrome does not recognise installed Acrobat X Pro or Reader DC Test Screen Name Dec 14, 2016 6:59 AM ( in response to. HOME > Get Reader or Acrobat to work in Chrome, Compact PDF Output from Chrome Get Reader or Acrobat to work in Chrome, Compact PDF Output from Chrome. Yes, my understanding is that you can’t simply rewire Chrome on the Mac to use Adobe Reader. Matthew says: April 18, 2013 at 12:38 pm.
By Victoria Woollaston 'It auto-installed,' security expert told WIRED. 'I literally walked up to my PC and the prompt was already there.' When enabling or downloading the Chrome Plugin, people are required to grant it three specific permissions next time they open Chrome: to 'read and change all your data on the websites you visit', 'manage your downloads', and 'communicate with cooperating native applications'.
The plugin is intended to let users easily convert websites into PDFs. It should be noted that you can choose not to enable the plugin, and you don't have to hand over permissions to Adobe in order for the bug fixes to take effect. This technique of auto-installing plugins is typically used by hackers to get access to people's computers.
Although this Adobe plugin appears to be from a legitimate source, it's concerning that a company dogged with security issues should use such a tact. WIRED has contacted Adobe for comment on the auto-install but the firm had not responded at the point of publication. Adobe, in, issued alongside the plugin, says URL data is not collected for the company. 'This permission is required to allow the extension to convert HTML content to PDF,' Adobe says. 'However, the URL information is not sent back to Adobe.' Hunt added: 'I suspect Adobe is attempting to take a slice out of the native in-browser PDF viewers, but this certainly felt a bit too bullish.'
The firm continued that the information collected only includes the browser type and version, Adobe desktop production information, and on how menu options or buttons are selected. It does not include personal information that could be used to identify a person, for example. Adobe claims that it details in its privacy policy. The Adobe updates were introduced to stop potential hackers from accessing computers remotely and installing malware. Across Adobe Reader, Acrobat and Flash Player there were for known problems.
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