Codurile QR, folosite tot mai des în atacurile de phishing. Hackerii vizează parolele și portofelele cu criptomonede

Cybersecurity experts warn that QR codes are increasingly used in phishing attacks to steal login credentials and cryptocurrency wallets. A report from HP Threat Insights reveals that over 10% of email threats bypassed security filters. Attackers often send a PDF document that prompts users to scan a QR code, leading them to a fake site designed to harvest login information. Additionally, fake AI trading agents are targeting cryptocurrency users, installing malware that replaces legitimate wallet extensions with malicious versions. Executable files are the primary method for spreading malware, accounting for 40% of delivery methods. Users are advised to avoid scanning unsolicited QR codes and verify website authenticity before entering sensitive information.