This new document, “Understanding Hidden Threats: Corrupted Software Files” offers an overview of hacker attacks via corrupted software files.

Malicious code is not always hidden in web page scripts or unusual file formats. Attackers may corrupt types of files that you would recognize and typically consider safe, so you should take precautions when opening files from other people.

Source: US-CERT

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