Quishing

In short: Quishing is phishing via QR codes.

In more detail: A QR code on a letter, poster or in a mail leads to a fake page. Mail filters read images worse than text, which is why the method is popular.

In Depth

Examples

Fake parking meter stickers, e-mails “Activate your account via QR code”, QR codes pasted over on charging stations.

Protection

Check the displayed address before opening, check stickers for authenticity, do not enter data on pages you reached through a foreign code. See QR code and phishing.

See also: QR-Code, Phishing, Smishing