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New Phishing Attack Appending Weaponized HTML Files Inside SVG Files


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April 21, 2025 By Tushar Subhra Dutta

 

New Phishing Attack Appending Weaponized HTML Files Inside SVG Files

Cybersecurity experts have identified a sophisticated new phishing technique that exploits the SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) file format to deliver malicious HTML content to unsuspecting victims.

This emerging threat, first observed at the beginning of 2025, represents a notable evolution in phishing tactics as attackers leverage the dual nature of SVG files to bypass security measures and trick users into revealing sensitive information.

SVG image (Source – Securelist)

Unlike conventional image formats such as JPEG or PNG, SVG files utilize XML markup that supports the embedding of JavaScript and HTML code.

 

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