Unlike regular web links, QR codes hide the destination URL until after you scan them, making it harder to spot a fake site ...
Quishing is proving effective, too, with millions of people unknowingly opening malicious websites. In fact, 73% of Americans admit to scanning QR codes without checking if the source is legitimate.
Microsoft warns about rising QR code phishing scams that use fake emails and login pages to steal passwords, banking details and personal data.