North Korea turns QR codes into phishing weapons

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North Korean state-backed hackers are using QR codes embedded in spear phishing emails to steal credentials and bypass multi-factor authentication. The Kimsuky group targets thinktanks, academic institutions, and government organizations by redirecting victims who scan QR codes to fake Microsoft 365, Okta, or VPN login portals.

3m read timeFrom go.theregister.com
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