The Business Owner's IT Podcast Ep. 62 - QR Code Phishing Scams: How One Email Fooled Everyone

QR Code Phishing Scams are on the rise, and even trained employees are falling for them. In this episode of The Business Owner’s IT Podcast, hosts Anthony Gerasch and Ryan Carter break down a real-life phishing campaign that tricked business owners into scanning malicious QR codes and entering their credentials.👉 What you’ll learn about QR Code Phishing Scams in this episode:

✅ How scammers use QR codes to bypass traditional security awareness.✅ Why even well-trained employees can be fooled by realistic emails.✅ How tools like Barracuda sandboxing and Huntress detection stop threats in their tracks.✅ Simple steps you can take to protect your business from these growing attacks.With 3,500+ endpoints under management, the UCS team has seen firsthand how dangerous QR Code Phishing Scams can be, and they’re sharing practical advice every Tech Champion should know.🔒 Don’t let your business become the next victim of a QR code scam.Since 1997, Unique Computing Solutions has been providing businesses with the IT support and IT solutions they need to streamline communications, boost productivity, and increase profitability. Our team of technical experts has extensive experience in computer networking, security, data backup, computer repair, email support, and more. However, what truly sets us apart as a managed service provider is our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional customer service. We're not your partner only when something goes wrong. We work with you every step of the way, from learning the ins and outs of your business to strategically aligning your infrastructure with your goals and catering to your every technological need. We build lasting relationships with our clients and are proud to say clients who have been with us since the launch of our business 22 years ago are still with us today.Website: https://uniquecomputingsolutions.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unique-computing-solutionsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniqueComputingSolutionsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uniquecomputingsolutionsTwitter: https://twitter.com/qputingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/qputing/Twitter: https://twitter.com/qputingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/qputing/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uniquecomputingsolutionsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ysyf6NcGAXfM2Ai6T5wQdApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-owners-it-podcast/id1768340957