Attackers Can Use QR Codes to Bypass Browser Isolation

December 9, 2024 at 03:03PM Researchers from Mandiant have demonstrated a method to bypass browser isolation using QR codes, allowing attackers to transmit commands to compromised devices. This technique exploits remote rendering processes to convey data visually, though it faces limitations, including latency and QR code size constraints. Mandiant still endorses browser isolation as a … Read more

QR codes bypass browser isolation for malicious C2 communication

December 9, 2024 at 02:59AM Mandiant has discovered a method to bypass browser isolation using QR codes for command-and-control operations. This technique encodes commands in QR codes displayed on webpages, allowing compromised local browsers to capture and decode them. Despite limitations like data size and latency, it highlights vulnerabilities in current security measures, necessitating enhanced … Read more