Sep 02, 2025

QR Code ‘Quishing’ Attacks Exploit Trust to Steal Data from Mobile Users

Zimperium

A recent alert details how attackers are weaponizing QR codes, embedding malicious URLs or splitting them across multiple codes, to trick mobile users into scanning. Once tapped, victims are redirected to phishing sites or prompted to install malware. This tactic exploits the convenience and opacity of QR codes, making it harder for users to detect fraudulent intent and bypassing traditional defenses like email filters.

Read the full report here.