# ATG 59: Can a PDF Have a Virus?

**URL:** <https://www.twit.community/t/atg-59-can-a-pdf-have-a-virus/8453>\
**Category:** Ask The Tech Guy (vintage)\
**Tags:** episode\
**Created:** [November 2, 2020, 9:46pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/atg-59-can-a-pdf-have-a-virus/8453 "2020-11-02T21:46:05Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 2, 2020, 9:46pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/atg-59-can-a-pdf-have-a-virus/8453/1 "2020-11-02T21:46:05Z")

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Beep boop - this is a robot. A new show has been posted to TWiT…

> **[Can a PDF Have a Virus? | TWiT.TV](https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guy/episodes/59)**
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> Leo Laporte explains how data files, like PDFs, can be a vector for malware or a virus to be installed on your computer and how you can view a malicious PDF safely.

What are your thoughts about today’s show? We’d love to hear from you!