WeLiveSecurity

Watch out for SVG files booby-trapped with malware

A recent malware campaign making the rounds in Latin America offers a stark example of how cybercriminals are evolving and finetuning their playbooks. But first, here’s what’s not so new: The attacks ...
Bleeping Computer

Attackers use SVG files to smuggle QBot malware onto Windows systems

QBot malware phishing campaigns have adopted a new distribution method using SVG files to perform HTML smuggling that locally creates a malicious installer for Windows. This attack is made through ...
TechRadar

SVG files are offering cybercriminals an easy way in with new phishing attacks

Sophos says the use of SVG files in phishing is on the rise SVG files bypass email protection and can display malicious hyperlinks The researchers shared a few tips on how to stay safe Hackers are ...
CSOonline

Malware distributors are switching to less suspicious file types

After aggressively using JavaScript email attachments to distribute malware for the past year, attackers are now switching to less suspicious file types to trick users. Last week, researchers from the ...
Dark Reading

Beware: Scalable Vector Graphics Files Are A New Ransomware Threat

Creative cyber criminals are taking advantage of Facebook's compatibility with SVG images to infect victims with ransomware. SVG (scalable vector graphics) files are dangerous on social media sites, ...
InfoQ

Towards a Resolution-Independent Web with SVG

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...