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Is quishing the new phishing? Protecting your business against the next threat vector
- QR codes have become prevalent in daily life, but cybercriminals are now exploiting them for malicious purposes.
- Quishing, or QR phishing, involves sending fraudulent QR codes to trick individuals into compromising sensitive information or downloading malware.
- These attacks use social engineering tactics to establish trust and prompt urgent actions from victims.
- Cybercriminals find quishing appealing due to the ease of creating malicious QR codes and the trust people place in scanning them.
- QR codes are versatile attack vectors that can be delivered through various channels, making them a popular choice for cybercriminals.
- Mitigation steps include educating personnel about quishing, implementing robust email and URL filtering, and using endpoint protection to prevent malware downloads.
- Organizations should also monitor physical QR codes received in the mail and ensure security measures are in place to detect and report any malicious codes.
- Regularly adjusting defense strategies and providing security training can help companies defend against quishing attacks and strengthen cyber resilience.
- Staying vigilant and cautious when dealing with QR codes is crucial to prevent falling victim to these evolving cyber threats.
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