Quishing Triage 101: How to Investigate Suspicious QR Codes in Emails

Quishing, derived from combining “QR code” and “phishing,” has manifested as a significant cybersecurity threat, particularly noting a discernible surge in incidents since July 2023. This technique leverages QR codes, square barcodes decipherable by mobile device cameras, to mislead users into interacting with malicious digital content. When a user scans a QR code in a quishing attack, it typically redirects them to a malevolent website, which may deploy malware or solicit confidential information.

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