PDF Malware Scanner
Scan and audit PDF file structures for security exploits, auto-execution scripts, hidden system launches, and phishing redirects client-side.
Drag & drop PDF to scan
or click to choose file from your device (.pdf)
How PDF Threat Scanning Works
Scan and neutralize exploit vectors locally in 3 simple steps.
Select Document
Drag and drop your PDF file to load it into the local static audit engine.
Structure Analysis
The scanner crawls catalog nodes, page triggers, and stream filter tables.
Threat Containment
Scrutinize results, download the JSON log, and scrub threat vectors instantly.
Client-Side Exploit Analysis
Malicious PDF files often employ hidden auto-run commands, embedded executables, or obfuscated stream filters to launch host payloads. Our static checker disassembles structure tree dictionaries right in your browser to evaluate security threat scores before you open any page.
Exploit Vector Mapping
Scans for Catalog /OpenAction triggers, page events, and JavaScript objects.
Threat Containment Scrub
Instantly strip discovered threat vectors while preserving clean document contents.
100% Offline Scanning
Your data is entirely scanned locally. No network connections or server pipes are engaged.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PDF exploits and static structure auditing.
Q.How does the client-side malware scanner work?
The scanner inspects key nodes inside the PDF file structure like OpenAction rules, JavaScript strings, launch execution dictionaries, and obfuscated stream filters without running any code.
Q.What is a PDF exploit vector?
An exploit vector is a feature or instruction (like automatically running a system command or loading external scripts) that could be abused to run malicious actions on a device.
Q.Are my files safe from being leaked during scanning?
Yes. All processing runs entirely inside your browser's sandboxed memory. Your files never leave your device.
Q.What does the threat risk score represent?
The threat score scales from 0 to 100 based on the severity of active objects found. Higher scores indicate multiple auto-run commands or hidden executable assets.
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