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QR Code Phishing Attacks: Threat Actors Are

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Olesia Klevchuk, Director of Email Protection at Barracuda, discusses the prevalence of QR code
phishing attacks and how cybercriminals are utilizing quishing to exploit data, download
malware, compromise personal devices, and what individuals need to be mindful of when
spotting a quishing attack.

By Olesia Klevchuk, Director of Email Protection, Barracuda

In recent years, QR codes are among one of the many technologies that have reemerged with more
efficiency and convenience than before. The two-dimensional barcode allows users to share website
URLs, make payments, or share contact information from their mobile devices. However, with efficiency
comes a cost – and while QR codes have opened new opportunities for individuals to utilize advanced
technology, it’s also opened more opportunities for hackers to intervene.

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