HTML Attachments: The Innocent-Looking Files That Could Spell Disaster
One of the most prevalent vectors for the propagation of malware and other malicious software remains the seemingly innocuous email attachment. More specifically, attachments crafted in HyperText Markup Language (HTML) have emerged as a particularly favoured medium for cyber criminals. They use these attachments to execute a wide array of crimes. These range from identity theft, facilitated by the deployment…