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A massive phishing campaign using QR codes targets the energy sector

Security Affairs

A phishing campaign employing QR codes targeted a leading energy company in the US, cybersecurity firm Cofense reported. “Beginning in May 2023, Cofense has observed a large phishing campaign utilizing QR codes targeting the Microsoft credentials of users from a wide array of industries.”

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State Attackers Moving from Stealing Data to Social Meddling

Ascent Innovations

The utilities and energy industries experienced high indicators of attack activity, suggests that attackers have access to critical infrastructure and are waiting to exploit this access. Email phishing remains the top malware delivery mechanism. State actors tend to zero in on government agencies or utilities and energy targets.

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The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 4 – 10 December 2023

IT Governance

Source (Update) Professional services USA Yes 67,921 Worldwide Australian Labradoodle Association Source (New) Non-profit USA Unknown >56,000 Tryax Realty Management, Inc. Source (New) Manufacturing Canada Yes 1.2