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Malicious QR code hacking campaign is targeting Microsoft credentials

QR codes are arguably one of the most ubiquitous technologies of the third decade of the 21st century, following the lead from China, where they’ve mostly replaced cash in everyday transactions. The ...
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Microsoft warns of 146% surge in QR code phishing attacks

Microsoft’s latest Email Threat Landscape report shows a 146% rise in QR code-based phishing in Q1 2026, as attackers adapt to bypass enterprise security tools. The tactic leverages mobile scanning to ...

Attackers use QR codes to bypass enterprise security tools, Microsoft data shows

Microsoft noted a marked increase in QR-code attacks and CAPTCHA delivery methods.
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft Sway abused in massive QR code phishing campaign

A massive QR code phishing campaign abused Microsoft Sway, a cloud-based tool for creating online presentations, to host landing pages to trick Microsoft 365 users into handing over their credentials.
TechRepublic

Threat Actors Exploit Microsoft Sway to Host QR Code Phishing Campaigns

Threat Actors Exploit Microsoft Sway to Host QR Code Phishing Campaigns Your email has been sent A new report from cybersecurity company Netskope reveals details about attack campaigns abusing ...