Microsoft says to watch out for HTML smugglers
(Windows Phone Central)

New dangers, old tricks. What you need to know The Microsoft 365 Defender Threat Intelligence Team has made a post to raise awareness about the increased prevalence of HTML smuggling. HTML smuggling has the capacity to bypass many of the filters typically used to protect against dangerous files. Advanced though the technique may be, its activation still relies on the oldest trick in the book: Requiring a user to click on something they shouldn`t. Microsoft wants to make sure tech aficionados remain vigilant of the latest cyber threats, including HTML smuggling. HTML smuggling is a threat type the Microsoft 365 Defender Threat Intelligence Team has seen show up with increasing frequency in attacks looking to offload remote access Trojans (RATs) and banking malware onto unsuspecting targets. Threat actors such as the ones behind the massive SolarWinds drama of 2020 and 2021 are an example of those utilizing HTML smuggling. Microsoft crafted a lengthy blog post on the subject, out...