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QR Codes Now Take 20% of All Online Scams
Cybersecurity // November 17, 2024

As digital scams continue to evolve, QR codes have emerged as a new gateway for cybercrime, often leading unsuspecting victims into dangerous traps. Known as “quishing,” these scams involve fraudsters tricking individuals into scanning fake QR codes, which then redirect them to fraudulent websites or...

Santander and HSBC Join Government Warnings on QR Code-Based Cyberattacks
Cybersecurity // October 27, 2024

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‘Quishing’ Scams Grow in Tandem With Use of QR Codes

July 27, 2025
As QR codes have grown in popularity, so too have QR-code driven scams. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Santander and HSBC Join Government Warnings on QR Code-Based Cyberattacks

October 27, 2024
First came phishing. Now, consumers and cyberdefenders need to guard against “quishing.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...