Phishing just leveled up. Now it's using QR codes — and it’s slick.

Quishing (QR + phishing) is when attackers slap malicious URLs inside QR codes. Victims scan them thinking it's a payment prompt, login page, or legit doc… but it silently redirects them to a phishing site.

Real-world examples:

• Fake parking meter QR codes
• Job offer flyers with malicious onboarding links
• Office printers displaying QR codes for "updates"

The hook? People trust QR codes — they’re visual, simple, and quick. But attackers know that trust is their weapon.

How to defend:

• Train users to think twice before scanning random QR codes
• Use mobile security tools that preview URLs from QR scans
• Validate and sign QR-based comms internally
• Report and remove suspicious public QR placements

Quishing is low-effort, high-reward — exactly what threat actors love.
Stay aware. Stay protected.

— Cyber Protection Academy bringing heat to the surface