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Quishing is QR code phishing that hides malicious URLs in scannable codes to bypass email link filters and steal credentials or deliver malware.
Quishing Definition: Quishing is QR code phishing that hides malicious URLs in scannable codes to bypass email link filters and steal credentials or deliver malware.
Quishing is a form of phishing that uses malicious QR codes to direct victims to fraudulent websites or to trigger harmful actions when scanned with a mobile device. Because the destination URL is hidden inside the code and email security gateways often do not parse images, quishing can bypass traditional link-scanning defenses. Attackers commonly embed QR codes in emails, posters, and parking meters to harvest credentials or deliver malware.
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