FBI Warns of North Korean Cyber Group's Malicious QR Code Attacks

According to Foresight News, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning about the North Korean cyber group Kimsuky, which is reportedly using malicious QR codes in targeted phishing attacks. The group's targets include think tanks, academic institutions, and organizations involved in diplomacy and international affairs. The attacks involve impersonating well-known figures in the field of foreign policy and embedding QR codes with malicious links in emails. These codes are designed to lure victims into switching from their computers to mobile browsers, thereby bypassing email security measures.