SVG Smuggling Strikes: Phishing Scam Bypasses Detection with Stealthy Redirects
Ontinue warns of crafty phishing schemes using SVG files to outsmart standard defenses. These seemingly harmless images sneakily harbor JavaScript, prompting unsuspecting browsers to take a detour. It’s like being led down a dark alley by a seemingly friendly cartoon, only to find out it’s a cleverly disguised trap!
Hot Take:
Who knew SVG files could be more dangerous than a badly drawn stick figure? It turns out, these seemingly innocent image files are now the Trojan horse of the digital world, sneaking malicious scripts into our inboxes and redirecting us to places we never wanted to go. It’s a Picasso-meets-Phisher kind of plot twist!
Key Points:
- Ontinue identifies a new phishing campaign using SVG files for browser redirects.
- SVG files leverage obfuscated JavaScript within a CDATA section to execute malicious code.
- Attackers exploit weak email authentication protocols to deliver these files.
- Campaign primarily targets B2B service providers with valuable corporate data.
- Experts recommend treating SVGs like potential executables and enforcing strict email security measures.
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