QuirkyLoader Malware & The Quishing Epidemic: What IT Needs to Know

This week on CVE of the Week, John and Lou break down the rising threat of QuirkyLoader, a new malware loader delivering Remote Access Trojans and info-stealers through DLL sideloading. But the real danger? It’s hiding in plain sight—QR codes.

We explore the rise of quishing (QR code phishing), why QR codes are the new “USB drives in the parking lot,” and how both the IT and marketing teams might unknowingly contribute to this growing attack vector. From user education to software architecture changes and questionable operating system defaults, this episode challenges the security status quo.

🔐 Topics covered:

•How QuirkyLoader uses DLL sideloading and process hollowing

•The resurgence of QR-based phishing attacks

•Why your marketing team might be the weakest link

•Should Apple and Google restrict QR scanning?

If you’re responsible for cybersecurity awareness, endpoint protection, or enterprise app architecture—don’t skip this one.

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