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A smartphone scanning a malicious QR code with a warning icon, illustrating a cybersecurity threat known as quishing.

Quishing Explained: How QR Code Scams Hijack Your Digital Life and How to Stop Them

15 min read · Nov 18

By Kael Virex

QR codes are everywhere. You see them on restaurant tables, delivery packages, parking meters, social media, office walls, and even government documents. They promise something simple: point your camera, tap…

Man receiving a suspicious phone call with a deepfake hacker in the background, illustrating the dangers of AI-powered voice phishing and vishing attacks.

AI-Generated Voice Phishing: How Deepfakes Are Making Vishing Attacks Nearly Undetectable

8 min read · Jun 15

By Kael Virex

Picture receiving a sudden call from your company’s CEO, urging you to transfer money immediately. The voice is unmistakably theirs—but it's a deepfake. In 2025, this scenario is no longer…

Digital illustration of AI-powered cyber threats featuring a wireframe AI face and a hooded hacker, symbolizing modern cybersecurity challenges.

AI-Powered Cyber Threats: Navigating the New Frontier of Cybersecurity

4 min read · May 23

By Kael Virex

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming all facets of our daily lives, from communication methods to the ways we secure our digital information. But while AI can strengthen defenses, it also…