Images pose several significant security concerns across various contexts. Primarily, they can serve as vectors for malware and exploits, with malicious code potentially hidden through steganography or designed to exploit vulnerabilities in image processing libraries. Another major issue is metadata leakage from EXIF data, which can expose sensitive personal information like GPS coordinates, device models, and timestamps, leading to privacy breaches. Furthermore, image manipulation, including deepfakes, is increasingly used for disinformation, sophisticated phishing attacks, or identity fraud, eroding trust and facilitating deception. Lastly, malformed or excessively large images can trigger Denial of Service (DoS) attacks by consuming disproportionate system resources, while compromised images in software supply chains present a risk of broader system vulnerabilities. More details: https://media.rbl.ms/image?u=&ho=https://epi-us.com&s=661&h=ccb2aae7105c601f73ef9d34f3fb828b5f999a6e899d060639a38caa90a4cd3f&size=980x&c=1273318355