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What Is Quishing (QR Code Phishing)? | TecnetOne Glossary

Written by Tecnet One | Oct 19, 2026, 5:53:25 PM

Quishing is a form of phishing that uses a QR (quick response) code to send the victim to a fake website that steals credentials or installs malware. Because the link is hidden inside an image, it evades many email filters and is opened on a phone, outside company security controls. For example, an email with a QR code asking the user to renew multi-factor authentication.

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