How Microsoft Defender for Office 365 innovated to address QR code phishing attacks

Over the last year, the cybersecurity industry faced a significant surge in QR code phishing campaigns, with some attacks increasing at a growth rate of 270% per month.1 A QR code (short for “Quick Response code”) is a two-dimensional barcode that can be scanned using a smartphone or other mobile device equipped with a camera. The codes can contain information like website URLs, contact information, product details, and more. They are most often used for taking users to websites, fil… Read More