A recent threat report highlights how attackers are using QR codes and fraudulent AI tools to evade traditional security controls and reach users across devices. Researchers observed campaigns embedding malicious links in QR codes, requiring users to scan them with smartphones and shifting attacks from protected computers to mobile environments. Other campaigns used fake AI-related tools and services to distribute malware and steal sensitive information. These tactics demonstrate how attackers continue to adapt social engineering techniques to emerging technology and cross-device workflows, reinforcing the need for mobile phishing protection, user awareness, and continuous monitoring for suspicious activity.
Read the full report here.
