Criminals Sending QR Codes in Phishing, Malware Campaigns

PHISHING MALWARE USA SEVERITY-MEDIUM INCIDENT-MALWARE YEAR-2025
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Summary

â„šī¸ SECURITY UPDATE: Malware has been mentioned in security context affecting are inc. Severity level: medium.

The Anti-Phishing Working Group observed how attackers are increasingly abusing QR codes to conduct phishing attacks or to trick users into downloading malware.

Recommendations

â„šī¸ PROACTIVE MEASURES RECOMMENDED:
1. Review your security posture
2. Ensure patches are up to date
3. Monitor for related threats
4. Review security awareness training
5. Update threat intelligence feeds

Additional recommendations based on incident type:
1. Update antivirus and anti-malware definitions
2. Scan all systems for signs of infection
3. Review and update security policies

Source: Dark Reading

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