QR code-based phishing attacks increased 28%, rising from 940,000 in 2024 to over 1.2 million in 2025.
QR code-based phishing attacks increased 28%, rising from 940,000 in 2024 to over 1.2 million in 2025. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Darktrace in May 2026. It covers topics including Phishing, QR Code Phishing, Mobile Security. The original data appears in Annual Threat Report 2026. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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QR code-based phishing attacks increased 28%, rising from 940,000 in 2024 to over 1.2 million in 2025. This data was published by Darktrace and covers Phishing, QR Code Phishing, Mobile Security.
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This statistic comes from Annual Threat Report 2026, published by Darktrace on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.darktrace.com/resource/annual-threat-report-2026.
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This statistic relates to Phishing, QR Code Phishing, Mobile Security. Browse more statistics on Phishing or from Darktrace.