: If the target system doesn't have enough available RAM, it triggers an OutOfMemoryError , causing the application or the entire operating system to freeze or crash. Famous Iterations
: Recent security reports highlight how these images are used to attack server-side processing tools (like OCR endpoints) to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) . bomb.png
: Users frequently shared "bomb.png" files on Discord to force-crash the clients of anyone who viewed the channel. Discord eventually implemented fixes to validate image dimensions before attempting full decompression. : If the target system doesn't have enough