QR code email scam targets employee reviews

We received an email that looks like an official HR notice about a performance review. It mentions pay updates, benefits and a deadline. There is also a QR code to access your file.

The message claims to come from an internal HR office. Instead, it pushes us to scan a QR code to access your appraisal. That setup is a classic phishing move. In many cases, these scams try to move you off your computer and onto your phone, where it is harder to verify links.

So, let's break down what...