QR code phishing – aka “quishing” – is on the rise, according to HP, Darktrace, Malwarebytes, AusCERT, and many others. What are QR codes? QR codes are two-dimensional matrix barcodes used for tracking products, identifying items, simplifying actions such as connecting to a wireless network or setting up multi-factor authentication for accounts, and delivering specific content to mobile users (e.g., by opening a web page/app on the user’s device). By now, most people know what … More →

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