Tag: Acrobat

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Adobe announces Acrobat XI

Adobe announces Acrobat XI.

Individual products

  • Acrobat XI Pro
  • Acrobat XI Standard
  • Free Adobe Reader
  • Adobe Reader mobile app
  • EchoSign®
  • FormsCentral
  • Acrobat.com
  • SendNow

I should ask David Wadhwani in person why I should upgrade to Acrobat XI.

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Scam Alert: Adobe Acrobat Reader 2011

UPDATE:
Shawn Sijnstra has been contacting us and explaining that he was a victim of identity theft. He has a blog explaining his story.: http://sijnstra.name/blog/

Please note that:
The latest version of Adobe Reader X can be obtained from Adobe.com.

There is no such thing as Adobe Acrobat Reader 2011, contrary to the scam/spam email sent to unsuspecting users.

From:     Adobe <newsletter@adobe-acrobat-upgrades.com>
Subject:     New Version Release : Adobe Acrobat Reader 2011, Upgrade Available Now !
Date:     February 16, 2011 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
To:     XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Reply-To:     newsletter@adobe-acrobat-upgrades.com

ADOBE ACROBAT READER 2011 UPDATE NOTIFICATION

This is to remind that a new version of Adobe Acrobat Reader 2011 with enhanced features for viewing, creating, editing, printing and internet-sharing PDF documents has been released.

To check and download the latest version , go to :

http://www.adobe-acrobat-upgrades.com

Start downloading the update right now and let us know what you think about it.

We’re working on making Adobe Acrobat Reader better all the time !

Thanks and best regards,

Adobe Support

© 2011 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved.
Adobe Systems Incorporated | 343 Preston Street | Ottawa | ON | K1S 1N4 | Canada |

UPDATE:
WhoIs information has changed.

Whois information on adobe-acrobat-upgrades.com

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Contact City:            Moscow
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Last updated on 2011.12.01 01:48:51 MSK/MSD

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WhoIs information on adobe-acrobat-upgrades.com:

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Registrant ID: CRABZUX-RU
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Notice that the creation date is 2011.02.17 (or 2011.02.16 in Pacific Time).

Another one using adobe-reader-upgrades.org:

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