VirusTotal uncovered a phishing campaign that utilizes SVG files to create deceptive portals mimicking Colombia's judicial system, leading users to download malware. The AI Code Insight feature enabled the detection of these previously undetected SVG files, which cleverly employ JavaScript to simulate a legitimate download process. This highlights the growing use of SVGs in cyberattacks and the importance of AI in identifying such threats.

A recent phishing campaign targeting Ukraine impersonates government agencies, using malicious SVG files to deliver malware including Amatera Stealer and PureMiner. Upon opening the attachment, victims unwittingly download a CHM file that executes a series of malicious actions, ultimately compromising sensitive information and hijacking system resources.