- What: Foxit introduces PDF Action Inspector to detect hidden security risks in PDFs
- Impact: Organizations sharing critical infrastructure documents may be exposed to data leaks or document tampering
Foxit Software introduced a new capability designed to uncover hidden security risks inside PDFs as part of its latest PDF Editor 2026.1 release for Windows and macOS. The update is led by PDF Action Inspector, a new tool that proactively scans documents for embedded JavaScript and self-modifying behaviors — threats that can bypass redaction, expose sensitive data, or alter document output without detection. As organizations rely on PDFs to share critical infrastructure, these risks have … More → The post Foxit flags hidden security risks in PDFs with new tool appeared first on Help Net Security .