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A critical security vulnerability in Adobe Reader<\/strong> is being actively exploited by cybercriminals through a sophisticated and evolving phishing campaign. The attack relies on social engineering techniques, where victims receive emails containing malicious PDF attachments disguised as legitimate documents<\/span>, such as invoices or corporate reports. Once opened in Adobe Reader, the file executes hidden JavaScript code that exploits the unpatched flaw, granting attackers access to privileged areas of the victim\u2019s system.<\/p>\n In the initial stage of the attack, the malware collects sensitive data from the infected computer and transmits it to remote command-and-control servers. It also builds a detailed profile of the compromised machine, likely to determine its suitability for further exploitation. Despite these capabilities, the ultimate objective of the attack remains unclear. Researchers suggest a possible second phase that could involve remote control of the device and advanced evasion of security systems, although this has not yet been confirmed in real-world scenarios.<\/p>\n