Portronics QR Code Issue Resolved: Company Confirms Cyberattack, Says ‘Warranty Registration QR Codes’ Fixed on Select Product Packaging
Portronics reported a cyberattack on June 2, 2025, involving compromised warranty QR codes on product packaging that redirected users to harmful sites. The breach was resolved. Portronics apologised, secured its systems, and informed authorities for further investigation.
Portronics, the Indian electronics and accessories brand, shared a post on June 2, 2025, on X (formerly Twitter), and informed its users about a recent cyberattack. The company revealed that some product packaging had “Warranty registration QR codes” compromised, which were redirecting users to harmful websites and apps. “We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience,” the company said, adding that the issue was identified and promptly resolved on select product packaging. The company stated that the breach was caused by a vulnerability at the third-party domain service provider level. This issue has also affected several other businesses. Portronics further said, “We acted swiftly to secure our systems, worked with partners to contain the issue, and have informed the concerned authorities to assist in broader investigation and action.” Google AI Edge Gallery: Google Releases New Experimental App Available for Android, Coming Soon to iOS; Check Features and Other Details.
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