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Russian drone with phishing QR leaflets downed over Ukraine
Original: 📰 Russian drone carrying propaganda leaflets with phishing QR code shot down over Ukraine 🔗 https://www. ukrinform.net/r
Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian drone over Ukraine that was carrying propaganda leaflets embedded with a phishing QR code, according to Ukrinform. The QR code was designed to lure people into scanning it and handing over personal data or credentials. The incident highlights a new twist in the war, combining air-dropped propaganda with online fraud attempts aimed at Ukrainian civilians.
Why now: The unusual combination of drones, propaganda and phishing shows Russia adopting new cyber tactics in the war, drawing attention.
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