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quishing

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Sound

Pronunciation

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  • /ˈkwɪʃɪŋ/
  • rhymes with -ɪʃɪŋ

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noun

Meaning 1

Phishing by means of a QR code (to link to a malicious site, compromise a user account, etc.).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Qualifier: computer security

Examples

  • Quishing allowed hackers to exfiltrate data from his bank accounts.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Blend of QR code + phishing.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 二維碼釣魚 /二维码钓鱼 (èrweímǎ diàoyú) — text message scam
  • Japanese: クイッシング (kuisshingu) — text message scam
  • Korean: 퀴싱 (kwising) — text message scam