A attack using QR codes is known as "quishing," a combination of QR code and phishing. The danger isn't the QR code itself; it's where it quietly sends you.
QR (Quick Response) codes are everywhere these days. You'll spot them on restaurant menus, business cards, product packages, and even concert tickets. A big reason they've caught on is convenience.
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You might be used to receiving scam emails or texts, but did you know that you can also get scammed through a QR code? This ...