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Hackers Use QR Codes in Phishing Emails to Steal Login Credentials

Cybersecurity NewsSeptember 3, 20264 min read

Hackers are putting QR codes in phishing emails to steal login credentials. Known as quishing, the method hides a dangerous web address inside a square and persuades recipients to scan it with a phone. The tactic exploits a habit: people distrust suspicious links but may view a QR code as a routine shortcut. A convincing […] The post Hackers Use QR Codes in Phishing Emails to Steal Login Credentials appeared first on Cyber Security News.

Hackers are putting QR codes in phishing emails to steal login credentials. Known as quishing, the method hides a dangerous web address inside a square and persuades recipients to scan it with a phone. The tactic exploits a habit: people distrust suspicious links but may view a QR code as a routine shortcut. A convincing message can claim an urgent payroll update, benefits notice, or document requiring review. The QR-code…

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