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The qr phishing tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions and news about QR-code phishing, a social engineering tactic where attackers embed malicious QR codes in emails or physical media to redirect victims to fraudulent sites. Recent content highlights how QR phishing is increasingly paired with other threats, such as the exploitation of Microsoft Office vulnerabilities like CVE-2017-0199, as noted in ESET telemetry. For Windows users and administrators, the tag emphasizes practical defenses, including patching, email filtering, and user awareness to mitigate risks. Topics may also touch on broader security trends, enterprise IT implications, and updates relevant to Microsoft environments, offering actionable insights for protecting systems against this evolving attack vector.
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    CVE-2017-0199 Exploitation Doubles in Kenya, ESET Says

    ESET’s H1 2026 telemetry says exploitation attempts against CVE-2017-0199, a Microsoft Office and WordPad remote-code-execution vulnerability first disclosed in April 2017, more than doubled in Kenya between the second half of 2025 and the first half of 2026. For Windows administrators, the...