makh wrote:Hi
Gif may contain code for scripts, malware or data stealing...
Please inform that when we download any file from any server or link, will it be a security threat to our linux system?
Thankyou
Imagine how secure your house would be if it had no doors or windows? Nothing could get in easily. That would be impractical, because you yourself could not get in and out, or store/remove items.
Now if you install a window, a door, or a tunnel under the house, bringing items in, (or the items themselves) isn't the "threat," it is people being *aware of the ways to enter.
I do seem to recall some issues that have popped up over the years from .gif files. You can probably look up compuserve, cshow, gif header, and things like that for more info.
I think it is very interesting how images are misused on the internet. They are often not used as images, often you never see them. They can inform others of the location of your house, and the tunnel, door, or window.