How it affects the score
The signal contributes its weight times the detector's confidence. Signals combine so several medium findings add up, while one weak finding cannot decide a verdict.
All signals
File structure layer
Modified after creation
pdf_modified_after_creation
The PDF modification date is well after its creation date.
- Severity
- medium
- Weight
- 35
- Layer
- File structure
- Max effect
- up to 35 of 100
Innocent explanations
Annotating, signing, or re-saving a PDF updates its modification date.
What to do
Check the incremental update and font signals for what changed.
Other file structure signals
PDF producer mismatchpdf_producer_mismatchSaved again after creationpdf_incremental_updatesInconsistent fontpdf_font_inconsistencyText covered or overlaidpdf_text_overlayVisible text differs from text layerpdf_text_layer_mismatchProducer newer than the documentpdf_anachronistic_producerDigital signature brokenpdf_signature_invalidDigital signature intactpdf_signed_validActive contentpdf_active_content
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