Bleeping Computer

QR codes bypass browser isolation for malicious C2 communication

Mandiant has identified a novel method to bypass browser isolation technology and achieve command-and-control operations through QR codes. Browser isolation is an increasingly popular security ...
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Attackers use QR codes to bypass enterprise security tools, Microsoft data shows

Microsoft detected 8.3 billion phishing emails in Q1 2026 Attackers are favoring QR-code based attacks PhaaS group Tycoon2FA saw a drop in attacks following disruption, but is rehosting infrastructure ...
Bizcommunity

Hackers using text-based QR codes to bypass email security tools

The tactic was uncovered by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, which said attackers are constructing QR codes using text symbols rather than image files. QR-code phishing attacks, often known as "quishing" ...
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Attackers Use Multiple Techniques to Bypass Reputation-Based Security

Reputation-based security controls may be less effective at protecting organizations against unsafe Web applications and content than many assume. A new study by researchers at Elastic Security found ...