Cyber Criminals are using PDFs as a method to hide fake QR Codes in new Quishing attacks
Hackers are increasingly refining their phishing techniques, using malicious QR codes hidden within PDF email attachments to bypass traditional email security scanners. According to new research, more than half a million of these attacks have been detected over the last three months. Below, we discuss how and why hackers are using advanced “quishing” attacks by […]
Electric vehicle (EV) Owners beware of Quishing Attacks via EV Chargers
With the increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), cyber criminals are evolving their tactics to target new vulnerabilities. One of the most recent threats, known as quishing attacks – merges QR code technology with phishing techniques, putting EV owners at risk, especially at public charging stations. What is Quishing? Quishing is a form of phishing […]
Rising Threat: WhatsApp Verification Code Scams on the Rise in Ireland
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) of Ireland has recently issued a critical warning about a growing trend in WhatsApp verification code scams targeting users across the country. This type of scam is not entirely new and has been referred to as Quishing. However, the frequency and sophistication of these attacks have notably increased, prompting […]
