Quishing Fraud on the Rise
Phishing Scams for July 2023
Cyber security researchers have discovered an extensive phishing campaign that uses QR codes as bait.
QR code fraud, also known as ‘quishing’, uses QR codes that direct victims to their fraudulent website in an attempt to trick people into handing over sensitive information or downloading malware.
The technology has become far more common in the past year or so, and you will often find QR codes as the default option for a variety of activities.
We’re here to help you keep your business safe. Contact our security specialists now, call 0113 887 4311
*Source IT Governance
Quishing Update – August
Drivers are being warned about a new #Quishing campaign using fake QR codes stuck on ticket machines,
The fake stickers placed over the official #QRcodes direct victims to a third-party scam site to take payments.
As we initially posted about earlier in the month, the technology has become far more common in the past year or so, and you will often find QR codes as the default option for a variety of activities.
