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Beware of Malicious SVG Files in Phishing and Email Attacks

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Source: Forbes
Beware of Malicious SVG Files in Phishing and Email Attacks
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TL;DR

Cybercriminals are increasingly using SVG image files in emails to deliver malware like AsyncRAT, which can remotely control devices. These malicious SVGs often appear in emails from trusted sources and contain embedded scripts that evade traditional security measures. Users are advised to delete any emails with SVG attachments unless they are certain of their legitimacy, as these files pose a significant security threat.

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  2. Watch out for SVG files booby-trapped with malware  WeLiveSecurity
  3. Malicious SVGs in Phishing Campaigns: How to Detect Hidden Redirects and Payloads  Cyber Security News
  4. SVG-Based Attacks Let Hackers Deliver Malicious Payloads Undetected  Cyber Press
  5. AsyncRAT spread through malicious SVG files imitating web portals  SC Media

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