Intel Name: Evolution of sophisticated phishing tactics: the qr code phenomenon
Date of Scan: April 2, 2025
Impact: High
Summary: Since late 2024, attackers have used new phishing tactics involving QR codes, including hiding phishing links behind legitimate website redirects. Some also use Cloudflare Turnstile for user verification to evade security crawlers and lure victims to fake login pages. Certain phishing sites appear tailored to specific targets, indicating prior reconnaissance. These attacks have been widespread across the U.S. and Europe, affecting industries like medical, automotive, education, energy, and finance.
