Microsoft Zaps Risky SVGs: Outlook’s New Anti-Phishing Shield! 🚀
Microsoft is giving risky inline SVG images the boot in Outlook for Web and the new Outlook for Windows. Starting in September 2025, these sneaky images, often used by cybercriminals, will no longer appear, leaving users with blank spaces instead. But don’t worry—SVG attachments are still in the clear!
Hot Take:
Well, Microsoft has decided to swat away those pesky SVG images like an annoying mosquito at a summer BBQ. With cybercriminals using SVGs like they’re the next viral TikTok challenge, it’s no surprise that Redmond is putting these images on a strict diet. Good riddance, risky graphics! Now, if only we could get rid of those suspicious “You’ve won a million dollars!” emails just as easily.
Key Points:
- Microsoft is phasing out inline SVG images in Outlook for Web and Windows due to security risks.
- This change aims to prevent cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks and other malicious exploits.
- The rollout started in September 2025 and is expected to finish by mid-October 2025.
- SVG usage in phishing attacks has skyrocketed, with an 1800% increase in early 2025.
- Microsoft is on a mission to block and disable risky Office and Windows features.
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