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Threat Actors Using Weaponized SVG Files to Redirect Users to Malicious Websites

Threat Actors Using Weaponized SVG Files to Redirect Users to Malicious Websites

In 2025, phishing campaigns have adopted SVG files, which embed malicious JavaScript to redirect users to credential-harvesting sites. These versatile files evade traditional security measures, leading to a surge in attacks. Researchers note a significant increase in undetected malicious SVGs, utilizing complex obfuscation techniques that traditional analysis tools struggle to identify, revealing critical gaps in current cybersecurity defenses.

Source: cybersecuritynews.com –

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