Quishing scams dupe millions of Americans as hackers turn QR ...
Jul 27, 2025 · Almost three-quarters of Americans (73%) scan QR codes without verification, and more than 26 million have already been directed to malicious sites, according to NordVPN. …
Quishing scams surge as criminals target older adults
1 day ago · Quishing, or QR-code phishing, targets seniors. Learn how to protect yourself from this emerging scam tactic that can cause all kinds of trouble..
Kaspersky detected a fivefold surge in QR code phishing ...
2 days ago · Kaspersky reports a spike in phishing emails containing malicious QR codes. Detections for these jumped from 46,969 in August to 249,723 in November – a more than …
Millions hit in quishing attacks as malicious QR codes surge ...
Jul 28, 2025 · As reported by CNBC, millions of people have been victimized by quishing as more and more bad QR codes have appeared in public places. According to security researchers at …
QR code scams: How to spot fake QR codes - lifelock.norton.com
Jun 12, 2025 · QR codes are easy to scan — and just as easy to exploit. As cybercriminals adapt to new technologies, fake QR codes are becoming a common tool for stealing personal data. …
What is Quishing or QR Phishing - Kaspersky
Learn about QR code phishing, including the stages of a quishing attack, types of quishing scams, signs of quishing, and how to protect yourself.
QR Code Scams Surge as 'Quishing' Becomes a Mainstream Cyber ...
Jul 28, 2025 · QR code phishing, or “quishing,” is a rising threat that exploits consumer trust in QR codes for malicious purposes. Fake QR codes are increasingly placed in public places, …