Day: February 24, 2026 - RH-ISAC Blog

Executive Summary With QR codes having a notable presence in our everyday lives, some people instinctively scan them without hesitation. But QR codes are also a vector for attack. QR codes enable attackers to bypass organizational security by exploiting the weaker controls of personal mobile devices. By doing this, they can trick users into scanning…

Summary A fraudulent website impersonating Avast’s visual identity targets French-speaking users by claiming a non-existent €499.99 charge requires a refund, according to a new report by Malwarebytes Labs. The operation utilizes a sophisticated blend of urgency, real-time live chat support via Tawk[.]to, and dynamic page elements to harvest full credit card details and personal information. Technical…