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PDF is less likely to contain executable malicious code than other formats.
by yukeabu 2y ago
PDF is less likely to contain executable malicious code than other formats.
- radicality 2y agoIs it? More so than say .csv file ? I was under the impressions that pdfs are not that safe. I thought they can do stuff like execute a subset of PostScript and Javascript.
- yukeabu 2y agoLook, when it comes to corporate reporting, PDFs are pretty much the gold standard. Sure, they've got some potential security issues, but any decent company's IT department has them well in hand. Think about it - you want your reports to look sharp, right? PDFs deliver that professional look every time, no matter who opens them or on what device. Plus, they've got all those nifty features like password protection and digital signatures that the big guys love. CSV files? They're great for crunching numbers, but let's face it - they look about as exciting as a blank wall. Try sending a CSV report to the board of directors and watch their eyes glaze over. So, yes, for reporting in a company that's got its security act together, PDFs are your best bet. They're like the well-dressed, security-savvy cousin of other file formats - they look good and keep things safe.
- prmoustache 2y agoMore than plain text? I doubt so.
- 1oooqooq 2y agocommon people don't talk about plain text. what are you? a hacker?!?
- prmoustache 2y agoI mean I guess you don't care as long as the file is signed if it is just some regulatory stuff that barely anyone would ever read anyway.