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From AI Coding to QR Code Scams, 2026 Is Already a Security Nightmare

  • Alan Henry--PCMag.com
  • published date: 2026-01-16 14:00:00 UTC

This week in cybersecurity: AI coding agents with exploitable vulnerabilities, cybercrime rings operating like professional enterprises, and new scam tactics—including malicious QR codes. A new year means new threats to your data, privacy, and money (not to m…

A new year means new threats to your data, privacy, and money (not to mention the old ones that you still have to keep an eye out for). Thankfully, improving your security doesnt have to be difficult… [+6016 chars]