This document discusses the risks, challenges, and options related to embedded files. It notes that every file may contain embedded files and attachments, and systems need to be prepared to handle them. Specific file formats like PDF, Microsoft Office files, TIFF, HTML and more can all contain embedded files, including full file paths and sensitive data. Proper handling requires awareness of incremental updates, metadata, and going beyond surface-level parsing to fully extract all content.
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Takeaways
• Think: every file may have embedded files
• Develop budgets, risk assessments and workflows
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