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New Email Attack Exploits SVG Files, Targets B2B Firms

7/19/2025

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Story summary

A new email attack leverages Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) files for JavaScript-based redirects, increasing security risks.
Attackers exploit user trust, deceiving them into opening benign-looking SVG attachments.
Experts recommend deleting unexpected SVG emails and blocking external images in browsers for safety.
This campaign specifically targets B2B service providers, indicating an evolution in attack strategies.

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Story summary

A new email attack leverages Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) files for JavaScript-based redirects, increasing security risks.
Attackers exploit user trust, deceiving them into opening benign-looking SVG attachments.
Experts recommend deleting unexpected SVG emails and blocking external images in browsers for safety.
This campaign specifically targets B2B service providers, indicating an evolution in attack strategies.