THE RISE OF QR PHISHING: HOW SCAMMERS EXPLOIT QR CODES AND HOW TO STAY SAFE

Summary from the TLDR InfoSec newsletter

QR Phishing, or "quishing," is rising as scammers use these to steal personal information, install malware, or redirect to malicious websites. Criminals trick unsuspecting users by placing fake QR codes over legitimate ones or sending malicious QR codes via email or text. To stay safe, users should verify QR codes in public places, preview URLs before scanning, and be cautious with unsolicited QR codes.