QR codes are being weaponized in new quishing attacks, and most people don’t realize – here's how to stay safe

• QR phishing, also known as quishing, is a rising scam where attackers try to trick you into scanning fake QR codes
• Cybercriminals may target your personal data, login credentials, bank accounts, or try to infect your smartphone with malware
• These QR codes can be found everywhere, from parking lots to museums

You might be used to receiving scam emails or texts, but did you know that you can also get scammed through a QR code? This increasingly common form of scam is referred to as quishing – and it's been spreading rapidly again recently.

According to CNBC, 73% of Americans have scanned a QR code without verifying that the source link was safe, and NordVPN has discovered that 26 million have been directed to malicious websites as a result.

Meanwhile, in the UK, Action Fraud (the national reporting centre for ...