FBI Warns of QR Code Phishing & Europol's Major Cybercrime Crackdown CST Monday Jan 12 2026

In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host David Shipley covers the FBI's warning about North Korean state-sponsored QR code phishing campaigns targeting U.S. organizations. Additionally, he discusses Europol's arrest of 34 individuals in Spain tied to the infamous Black Acts crime syndicate and the uncertainty surrounding CISA's pre-ransomware notification initiative after the departure of its lead developer. Stay informed with the latest in cybersecurity news and learn how to protect yourself and your organization from emerging threats. Cybersecurity Today would like to thank Meter for their support in bringing you this podcast. Meter delivers a complete networking stack, wired, wireless and cellular in one integrated solution that's built for performance and scale. You can find them at Meter.com/cst 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:20 FBI Warns of QR Code Phishing 04:44 Europol's Major Crackdown on Black Acts 07:11 Uncertainty Over Ransomware Alerts Program 09:41 US Withdraws from Cybersecurity Organizations 10:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts