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| Gmail to block javascript attachment |
Google has declared that Gmail will soon begin blocking any emails that have JavaScript attachments. The IT giant expressed that for the past 2 years, .JS files are the biggest source of malware distribution, therefore this measure will help make the e-mail service a lot safer, particularly for inexperienced users. The modification will take effect on the 13th of February, so after that date all people who need to share JavaScript files will have to be compelled to do so via Google Drive.
As far as i am concerned this is actually a great plan, particularly since Google's cloud storage service offers an easy-to-use option for sharing JavaScript files. moreover, Gmail is already blocking quite some few formats known for being used in malware distribution like .BAT, .EXE, .COM or .PIF and i did not see too many folks complaining about them, so .JS are going to be just another addition to the list.
In case you are inquisitive what makes JavaScript files so dangerous, it is the fact that they are generally used to download different malware on the victim's pc, particularly ransomware. The code can be easily obfuscated, which makes it terribly hard to identify and since the Windows Script Host service can execute the files directly, they are also very hard to stop.
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