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FBI Warns of North Korean QR Code Phishing Attacks

FBI Warns of North Korean QR Code Phishing Attacks

First seen 22 Jan 2026, 02:59 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

The FBI has issued a warning about North Korean hacking group Kimsuky utilizing QR code phishing, referred to as 'quishing', to target individuals in the United States. Victims are tricked into scanning malicious QR codes that lead to fraudulent websites designed to steal login credentials, install malware, or gather device data.

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