A attack using QR codes is known as "quishing," a combination of QR code and phishing. The danger isn't the QR code itself; it's where it quietly sends you.

These days you can't go anywhere without coming across a QR code, which may leave you wondering exactly why every one of ...

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / July 3, 2026 / QR code scanning is no longer an emerging behavior. It has become embedded in daily transactions, forming a routine among users. While adoption has ...

Quishing is proving effective, too, with millions of people unknowingly opening malicious websites. In fact, 73% of Americans admit to scanning QR codes without checking if the source is legitimate.

QR codes are the moment where trust is tested, and results are captured or lost.