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AI Imaging and Recognition Technology are Crucial to detect Quishing

            With advanced technology, AI and image recognition can be a pivotal defense mechanism in detecting
            quishing attacks. AI-based detection can analyze a range of signals, from image size and placement,
            content analysis, or sender behavior to determine whether there is malicious intent behind the QR codes.
            This technology looks through data and specific patterns to help identify potential threats, providing a
            shield against these attacks.

            It is also important to educate users on specific QR code attacks given the prevalence of advanced
            technology.  Cybersecurity  professionals  are  encouraged  to  educate  individuals  through  security
            awareness training on how to quickly thwart and identify these attacks and their impact on organizations.

            The ever-evolving technological landscape has not only allowed tech to get smarter, but has allowed
            hackers to level up their attacks. The complex and multifaceted nature of QR code attacks calls for a
            proactive response, and cybersecurity leaders and individuals must be wary of how easy it is to fall prey
            to  these  attacks.  Implementing  cybersecurity  safety  training  programs  and  enabling  AI  with  image
            recognition  technology  can  be  pivotal  in  avoiding  compromised  devices,  malware  downloads,  and
            ultimately providing safety to individuals’ personal data.





            About the Author

            Olesia Klevchuk is the current Director of Email Protection at Barracuda
            where she oversees the product marketing team and is skilled in the realm
            of cybersecurity, SaaS, enterprise software, and go-to-market strategies.
            Prior to her time at Barracuda, Olesia was the Senior Product Marketing
            Manager for MarkMonitor and Intermedia – where she continued prospering
            her career in strategic messaging and positioning. Olesia received her B.A
            in  History  and  Sociology  at  the  University  of  Reading  and  received  two
            M.Sc’s; one in Political Science at the University of Bristol and another in
            Research and Statistical Analysis at the University of Glasgow.

            Olesia  Klevchuk  can  be  reached  online  at  Olesia  Klevchuk  and  at  our  company  website
            https://www.barracuda.com.





















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