Beware: That PowerPoint File Might Be A Phishing Attack

Most people are conditioned by now to not open unknown file attachments—especially file attachments on emails from unknown sources. Just in case you somehow missed the memo, though, there is a new reason to think twice (or three times) before opening a PowerPoint file. New research from Fidelis Cybersecurity indicates that attackers have figured out how to weaponized a PowerPoint file so that it circumvents detection by antivirus tools.