Hackers hide Magecart script in favicon image's EXIF data to steal credit card details

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EXIF format enables people to store interchange information in digital photography image files using JPEG compression

Researchers at cyber security firm Malwarebytes have discovered a new Megecart campaign that used malicious scripts hidden in the EXIF data of a favicon image to steal payment card details of custo...

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