QR codes are already ubiquitous: from restaurant menus to public transportation schedules, everyone wants you to scan theirs. This normalisation of scanning random QR codes is being exploited, resulting in a new cybersecurity threat known as Quishing.
What is Quishing?
Quishing (QR code phishing) is the process of placing a malicious URL into a QR code. Rather than linking to a legitimate website, the code will load a page that attempts to steal information, infect your device with malware, or execute another malicious act.
It’s a goofy name, but it poses a serious threat. While we’re all aware that you shouldn’t browse suspicious websites or download unfamiliar files, the nature of QR codes makes it impossible to tell what’s on the other side. With a scan and a tap, you’re whisked away to a website that may contain material you don’t want to see, or routed to a malware download.
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