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FBI Alerts on Kimsuky Hackers Using QR Codes for Phishing Attacks

FBI Alerts on Kimsuky Hackers Using QR Codes for Phishing Attacks

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

The FBI has issued a warning about the North Korean hacker group Kimsuky employing malicious QR codes in spear-phishing campaigns targeting U.S. organizations. The attacks focus on entities involved in North Korea-related policy, including think tanks, academic institutions, and government agencies, with incidents reported in May and June 2025.

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