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Quishing is a thing

Thankfully, this QR code is not malicious, and you have avoided a disaster.

As a participant of the ISACA IT 2025 Conference you would appreciate the balancing act we all have with convenience/functionality and security.

So is RickRolling 🙂

Protect Yourself from Quishing: The Hidden Danger in QR Codes

Quishing is a form of phishing attack that uses QR codes instead of text-based links in emails, digital platforms or on physical items. Quishing is a social engineering technique used by scammers and cybercriminals to trick you into providing personal information or downloading malware onto your device.

You’ve just scanned a QR code to access this page. But did you know that this simple action could potentially expose you to a dangerous cyber threat known as “quishing”?

What is Quishing?

Quishing, a combination of “QR code” and “phishing,” is a sophisticated form of cyber attack that exploits the trust people place in QR codes. Cybercriminals use these codes to redirect unsuspecting users to malicious websites, aiming to steal sensitive information or install harmful software on their devices.

The Risks of Quishing

Identity Theft: Scammers can capture your personal information, leading to identity fraud.
Financial Loss: Your financial data can be compromised, resulting in unauthorized transactions and monetary theft.
Data Breaches: Corporate systems and sensitive data can be accessed through compromised devices.
Malware Infections: Malicious software can be installed on your device, giving attackers control over your system.

Each of the above translates very quickly in to activating an organisation’s Business Continuity and/or Disaster Recovery Plans. Loss of data with all of the ramifications of exfiltration of data, notification to federal agencies, disruption to business and normal operations, and sadly, having your orgainsation’s name plastered all over the news and social media.

Protecting Yourself from Quishing

Verify the source of QR codes before scanning them.
Use a secure QR code scanner app with built-in security features.
Be cautious of QR codes in unsolicited emails or messages.
Check the URL before entering any sensitive information (our domain is maltiq.au).
Keep your devices and security software up to date.
Enable multi-factor authentication on all your accounts.
Have a well practised Incident Management Team with up to date BC/DR Plans.

Are You Prepared for a Quishing Attack?

In today’s digital landscape, being prepared for cyber threats is crucial. MaltIQ specialises in helping individuals and organisations excel in crisis and disastrous situations, including cybersecurity incidents like quishing attacks.

Our experts can provide you with:

Bespoke Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Reviews.
Crisis management strategies.
Employee training programs.
Incident Management and Response Training (this is the secret success factor).

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Take proactive steps to protect yourself and your organisation from the growing threat of quishing.

Like to know more, book a MS Teams meeting with one of our team now.