2023 has marked a significant surge in phishing attacks. What’s even more alarming is the heightened sophistication these attacks have adopted. Cybercriminals have become more adept at bypassing conventional security email tools, rendering them less effective in identifying and protecting against these malicious campaigns.
One striking trend in this wave of cyber attacks is the diversification of techniques employed by threat actors. Beyond the traditional methods of phishing, these attackers have escalated their game, now resorting to a wide array of tactics. Among these, the use of QR codes has emerged as a subtle yet potent tool in their arsenal.
QR codes, those seemingly innocuous squares carrying links or information, have become an unexpected gateway for cybercriminals. With the rise in smartphone usage and the seamless integration of QR code scanning into everyday activities, these attackers have found a new method to lure unsuspecting victims into unwittingly accessing malicious websites or downloading harmful content.
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