<h5>What do we know about quishing?</h5><p>Nowadays, many people use QR codes for various things like payment, browsing a menu, etc. Some people can use these QR codes to harm others. Quishing, also known as QR code phishing, is a type of phishing method in which QR codes are used instead of text-based links in emails, internet platforms, etc.</p><p>Bad people use quishing to trick people into revealing their personal information or downloading malware onto their devices.</p><h5>How can quishing affect someone?</h5><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/what-is-quishing%2FPole%20QR%20Code.jpeg?alt=media&amp;token=210bca50-b60f-4853-875e-fe93ea34f37f"><figcaption>QR code on a pole. Photo by Pexels.</figcaption></figure><p>Using various web tools, hackers create different harmful QR codes. These codes can lead people to fake payment gateways, dangerous websites that can affect one’s devices or download virus-infected files.</p><p>These QR codes can also route users to phishing sites. They use shortened URLs, which hide the genuine destination and make it difficult for users to differentiate between real and phishing websites.</p><p>The hackers place these codes on posters, pamphlets, advertisements, etc, in public places and take advantage of people's increased use of QR codes. When someone scans these QR codes, their personal information can get stolen, viruses can be downloaded on their phones, hackers can access their devices, etc.</p><h5>How to avoid quishing?</h5><p>First of all, one must never scan a QR code from an unknown source. Check the URL preview before opening the QR code to determine whether it appears real. Check whether the website uses HTTPS rather than HTTP, has no misspellings, etc.</p><p>Be extremely cautious if a QR code redirects you to a website asking you for personal information. One must also avoid downloading any apps or files using QR codes. It's better to download such apps and files from trusted websites. One must also educate themselves and others about the hazards of quishing and how to avoid them.</p><p>These are some methods people can use to avoid quishing.</p>

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