QR codes are everywhere — from restaurant menus and class check-ins to campus posters and office signage. But cybercriminals are now using multi-URL QR codes to create more deceptive and harder-to-detect phishing attacks.
QR code phishing, also known as quishing, is a growing form of phishing attack. This emerging threat can get around traditional defenses and is forging a new way to deliver attacks directly to users.
To learn more about quishing, check out Catch of the Week – QR Code Phishing. Be Aware of the Scams! If you experience a security incident, immediately report it to the security team by emailing security@usc.edu or calling the ITS 24×7 Customer Support Center at 213-740-5555.