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QR Code Phishing Attacks Surge, FBI Issues Warning

QR Code Phishing Attacks Surge, FBI Issues Warning

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

Phishing attacks utilizing QR codes have increased, according to a study by Planet VPN. The FBI issued a warning in early January 2026 regarding North Korean cybercriminals using fake QR codes to steal sensitive information.

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