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AI-Assisted Research Exposes Widespread Flaw in Software Decoders

Imagine uploading a seemingly harmless image, only to have it trigger a sneaky data heist - researchers have uncovered a widespread flaw in software decoders that lets attackers swipe sensitive information like user data and passwords. This cleverly crafted exploit, dubbed HEIF Heist, can even occur without immediate remote code execution.