What is Quishing?

What is Quishing?

Quishing also known as QR code Phishing is a type of phishing attack in which instead of using malicious attachments or links it uses a QR code to trick users into scanning them. When users scan QR codes developed by cybercriminals to perform phishing attacks, they are redirected to a malicious website that either inserts malware into the user’s devices or asks them to give their personal information like login credentials or credit card numbers....

How Does Quishing Work?

The attacking process begins when a cybercriminal creates a malicious website. A malicious website is specifically designed to trick targets into downloading malware to the target device when they land on the page or trick the target into revealing their sensitive data. Once the malware enters the system, it initiates its replication mechanism, which helps it create multiple copies of itself using available resources. The replication process enables the virus to spread its effect throughout the system....

Quishing Challenge

Quishing involves the use of multiple devices which poses various challenges for the organization. When cybercriminals send a quashing email with a QR code to a target user, the user might receive the quishing email on one device and then use another device to scan the QR code and open the linked webpage. This presents a challenge for the organization as they cannot effectively scan the email for potential threats using their cybersecurity protocol. If the target user opens this email using a work device then there is a chance that the organization’s devices could be infected with the malware if the organization’s security tool fails to detect and block the threat....

How to Detect a Quishing Attack?

Spotting Quishing attacks on time is very important to protect ourselves. Some of the signs help us in detecting the QR code has been infected or not....

How Can End-Users Prevent Quishing Attack?

To protect ourselves from Quishing attacks we should follow some security measures. By taking these precautions we can proactively protect ourselves and minimize the risk of falling victim to a Quishing attack....

Conclusion

QR codes are an integral part of our daily lives, but cybercriminals are now also using them to conduct phishing attacks to steal user personal information such as login details or credit card numbers. The attacker creates a malicious QR code that looks like a genuine QR code but redirects users to a Fraudulent website which is designed by the attacker to steal user personal information or deploy malware into the stem. Therefore, it is going to be very important to detect and prevent quishing attacks on time. By verifying the authenticity of QR codes and using email filters and security software, users can reduce the risks associated with scanning QR codes....

Frequently Asked Questions on Quishing -FAQs

What is the simplest way to protect ourselves from Quishing Attack?...