QR Codes and Quishing
Today we are delving into a concerning trend that’s been making headlines (again) - the dramatic rise in QR code scams, commonly known as “quishing.”
QR codes were invented in 1994 by Masahiro Hara, an engineer at the Japanese company Denso Wave, which is a subsidiary of Toyota.
Since 1994 QR codes have become a ubiquitous part of our daily lives. From restaurant menus to parking meters, these black-and-white squares offer a convenient way to access information quickly. However, this convenience has also opened the door for cybercriminals to exploit unsuspecting individuals.
Like I’m supposed to be carrying wizard money in 2025.
It’s 11:47 PM. I’m in a dimly lit car park that looks like it was designed using the “haunted hospital” filter on Google Maps.
The only sounds are a distant owl, the buzz of a dying streetlight, and my own footsteps echoing like I’m in an indie horror film called "Payment Denied."
My mission?
To pay the £2.50 parking charge and escape with my dignity intact. Simple. Elegant. Foolproof.
I approach the pay station……..
A refreshingly independent view on the payments niche we inhabit
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