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The Propagation and Execution of Malware in Images

Hall, 2023

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Malware has become increasingly prolific and severe in its consequences as information systems mature and users become more reliant on computing in their daily lives. As cybercrime becomes more complex in its strategies, an often-overlooked manner of …
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