What is quishing (QR code scams)?

Quishing is a cyberattack where scammers use fake QR codes to trick victims into visiting malicious websites or downloading malware. These can appear on physical flyers, fake parking tickets, restaurant menus or other forms of communication.

QR code best practices:

• Only scan codes from trusted sources.
• Preview the destination URL on your phone camera before navigating to the site.
• Inspect physical QR codes in public spaces for stickers placed over original codes.