Innovative QR Code Phishing Scheme Hits U.S. Energy Firm

Cofense detected a significant phishing campaign that employed QR codes to target Microsoft credentials across various industries. Among the targets, a major U.S.-based energy company stood out, with around 29% of over 1,000 malicious QR code emails directed at it. Organizations should consider bolstering their security protocols by implementing advanced email filtering solutions capable of detecting embedded QR codes.