Researchers are predicting that cybercriminals will employ email-based quashing attacks as a means of stealing data from users. Several quishing campaigns are known to have been large, long-running, and dynamic, based on attack cadence and variations within the lures and domains featured in the messages used by the campaigns.
A study released by the Global State of Mobile Phishing Report recently raises some sobering insights into the widespread use of mobile phishing attacks. The report noted that over 50% of the personal devices used by employees of a company had been hacked every quarter, which is an astounding number.
Technology is constantly evolving to make users’ personal and professional lives more convenient in the era of digital technology, as the usage of technology gradually increased over the years. One of the advancements that have made life easier for consumers has been the Quick Response (QR) code. The user can either share the URLs of websites and contact information, or they can pay with this two-dimensional barcode which is easy to read.
In addition to improving our daily lives, QR codes have also created new avenues for cybercriminals to exploit, which has made it easier for them to steal information. This method of phishing is also known as quishing and poses a significant threat to individuals and organizations alike. QR codes are phishing attacks that h
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