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Surge in QR Code Phishing Attacks Targeting Mobile Users in 2025

First seen 12 Jan 2026, 22:44 UTC • Cybersecurity-Insiders

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In 2025, QR code phishing attacks targeting mobile users have significantly increased, with cybercriminals leveraging the inherent trust in QR codes to redirect victims to malicious websites. These attacks aim to harvest sensitive data and credentials from unsuspecting users. The rise in these phishing attempts highlights a growing cybersecurity threat in the mobile landscape.

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Surge in QR Code Phishing Attacks Targeting Mobile Users in 2025

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