Open an image, and you might find yourself hacked. Koske's polyglot files may seem harmless, but they silently execute complete command-and-control payloads: ht
Researchers have identified a novel cybersecurity threat where specially crafted image files can execute malicious code on a user's system. These "polyglot" files, detailed in a report by Hackers Arise, can embed and silently run command-and-control payloads when opened. This technique bypasses typical security measures that might flag executable files. AI
IMPACT This discovery highlights a new vector for cyberattacks, potentially impacting the security of AI systems that process image data.