DMARC Email Security: Protect Your Domain from Spoofing and Phishing

  Introduction: The Hidden Danger in Every Scan 📱🔍 QR codes are everywhere—from restaurant menus to payment apps, posters, and even business cards. But what happens when that harmless-looking square becomes a gateway to cybercrime? As quick as a scan, you could be giving attackers access to your data, financial info, and personal accounts. Let’s pull back the curtain on the growing threat of QR code scams—and how to protect your business and brand from silent attacks. The Evolution of QR Codes: From Convenience to Concern Quick Response (QR) codes were designed to make life easier. Tap, scan, go. But cybercriminals saw opportunity where we saw convenience. 🎯 How Scammers Exploit QR Codes: Redirect to Fake Websites: Phishing pages disguised as real services. Download Malware: The code links to files that secretly install spyware. Steal Credentials: Login pages built to harvest usernames and passwords. Trigger Fraudulent Transactions: QR payment requests masked as legitimate o...

Introduction: Scan, Click, Regret – The Dark Side of QR Codes They’re fast, convenient, and everywhere—from restaurant menus and concert tickets to job applications and bill payments. QR codes have quietly become the new face of digital interaction. But behind that harmless square might be something far more sinister: a trap. Cybercriminals are now using QR codes to launch phishing campaigns, infect devices with malware, and steal sensitive information. Welcome to the world of quishing —QR code phishing. And the worst part? Most people don’t see it coming. This article unpacks how this threat works, who’s being targeted, and how brands can protect their digital ecosystem—especially their email communications—with strategic tools like DMARC . The Rise of Quishing: Why QR Codes Are the New Bait QR codes exploded during the pandemic as contactless interactions became the norm. But as businesses leaned in, so did hackers. A simple sticker swap at a coffee shop or a QR code shared in an em...