beeldspam
Beeldspam, or image spam, is unsolicited messages that rely primarily on images to convey a message. It is distributed via email and other messaging platforms, and may contain little or no textual content. Some image spam uses tracking pixels to determine whether a message was opened, enabling senders to gauge campaign effectiveness.
Formats and techniques include emails with embedded images loaded from external servers, as well as image-only
Impact and challenges: Image spam can invade privacy, consume bandwidth, and erode trust in electronic communications.
Detection and countermeasures: Email security systems analyze image content, image-hosting domains, and associated URLs; filtering, URL
Regulation and scope: Beeldspam falls under broader spam laws in many jurisdictions, which typically require opt-out