PDFs and Security

Can a PDF file breach security measures on a mac? The other day I downloaded a pdf from spam in my email. In it contained a link which I activated by accident.
Are there any types of malware besides links that can be embedded within a PDF (such as a key logger, etc)?

I would like to see a true "overview" of the security features and digital ID. These articles address individual issues or features.

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    I want to convert my PDF files online with best quality and Security.
    Is this possible that I can edit my PDF files online? if yes, please tell me how and where I can convert it.

    You could try this service here, this improves security once you have a PDF ready; http://bookguardpro.com/
    There is also a Protect PDF blog that shows you how to boost your PDF security; http://bookguardpro.com/protect-pdf-blog/

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    Hi folks,
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    =================
    ==Properties Idea's
    =================
    You would have happened to try applying the security stuff in the application for your template? Try that and see if the pdf properties get set.
    If that doesn't work your left with two options:
    1. create a java concurrent program and set the properties manually.
    2. Log a tar.
    =================
    ==local idea's
    =================
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    In earlier versions of Keynote, I could export to a pdf and make it secure so that someone else needed a password to make changes to the file. Now, I can only require a password for someone to open the file. That doesn't help.  I need new users to be able to download my pdf without being able to left the clip art, etc. Is there a work around?
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