SVGs Gone Rogue: How Innocent Images Became the New Phishing Threat!
A new phishing campaign uses SVG files to deliver redirect attacks, tricking users with seemingly harmless images. By embedding JavaScript into SVGs, attackers redirect victims without downloads or clicks. It’s like finding out your innocent-looking cat video is actually plotting world domination—never trust a cute face, especially in your inbox!
Hot Take:
Who knew that a digital art file could moonlight as a cybercriminal’s Swiss Army knife? SVG files are the new secret agents in the world of phishing—innocently hanging out in your inbox, only to yank you down the rabbit hole of malicious redirects. It’s like finding out your grandma’s cookie recipe is actually a blueprint for world domination. Who knew?
Key Points:
- Cybercriminals are now using SVG files to hide malicious JavaScript for redirect attacks.
- The campaign avoids traditional phishing methods by embedding code in SVG files.
- Spoofed emails with SVGs target domains with poor email authentication practices.
- Attackers use geofencing and short-lived domains to evade detection.
- B2B service providers are the primary targets due to their access to sensitive data.
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