When scanned, the QR code directed the employee to a Microsoft 365 sign-in box, where the employee duly signed in and completed a multi-factor authentication check.

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A seemingly legitimate email from an office scanner with a PDF file attached. (Image credit: Sophos) When scanned, the QR code directed the employee to a Microsoft 365 sign-in box, where the ...