Hackers are hiding virtual credit card skimmers in image file metadata

Hackers put Magecart JavaScript code into the EXIF metadata of image files, which is then loaded and executed by compromised stores.

Hiding malicious code inside of images is nothing new, but it’s the first time security researchers have seen them used to obscure credit card skimmers.

Source: Hackers are hiding virtual credit card skimmers in image file metadata | Engadget