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HAMECONNAGE CODE QR [1 record]

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Record 1 2024-07-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • IT Security
CONT

... there has been a rise in the number of phishing campaigns utilizing [Quick Response (QR)] codes, which is referred to as QR code phishing or quishing. Quishing often involves sending an urgent or threatening email with a QR code embedded that directs users to malicious websites. These websites typically spoof legitimate company websites and then ask users to input private information like log-in credentials, banking information, or credit card details.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des TI
OBS

hameçonnage par code QR :QR est l'acronyme du terme anglais «Quick Response».

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