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SANS Stormcast Thursday, January 8th, 2026: HTML QR Code Phishing; n8n vulnerability; Powerbank Feature Creep

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HTML QR Code Phishing; n8n vulnerability; Powerbank Feature Creep
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A phishing campaign with QR codes rendered using an HTML table
Phishing emails are bypassing filters by encoding QR codes as HTML tables.
https://isc.sans.edu/diary/A%20phishing%20campaign%20with%20QR%20codes%20rendered%20using%20an%20HTML%20table/32606

n8n vulnerabilities
In recent days, several new n8n vulnerabilities were disclosed. Ensure that you update any on-premises installations and carefully consider what to use n8n for.
https://www.cyera.com/research-labs/ni8mare-unauthenticated-remote-code-execution-in-n8n-cve-2026-21858
https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-v4pr-fm98-w9pg

Power bank feature creep is out of control 
Simple power banks are increasingly equipped with advanced features, including networking, which may expose them to security risks.
https://www.theverge.com/tech/856225/power-banks-are-the-latest-victims-of-feature-creep

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