Frequently Asked Questions on Quishing -FAQs
What is the simplest way to protect ourselves from Quishing Attack?
The simplest thing we can do to protect ourselves from quishing attack is that we should always avoid unknown QR codes because if we scan a malicious QR code it can redirect us to a malicious website that can either inject malware into our device or steal our personal information.
How to Identify a Quishing Attack?
There are two ways which help us in identify whether QR code has been infected or not:
- Check sender email address reputable organization usually have official email address. Therefore be careful if the email comes from an unknown or suspicious source.
- Cybercriminal attach QR codes in email for performing quishing attack. With secure QR scanner we can decrypt the encrypted link in the QR and then check the link for threats. If the link is secure then secure QR scanner will prompt us to open it in our device default browser.
What is Quishing ?
QR Codes are now become an important part of our daily lives. From scanning product information to visiting websites, OR codes are everywhere and provide us with a fast and efficient way to share and access data. But now day cybercriminals are using QR codes to conduct phishing attacks to steal personal user information such as login credentials or credit card numbers. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at “What Quishing is and how it is carried out by the cybercriminal”.