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Phishing - Protection against malicious links in QR codes

QR code phishing known as quishing is essentially a form of phishing. Instead of falsifying an email or text message as usual, a QR code is falsified. This module gives typical examples of fake QR code usage and how to protect yourself.

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Technical information:

  • ‍Language: German, English, French, Italian
  • ‍Duration: 4-6 minutes
  • ‍Format: SCORM or via our Learning Center
  • ‍Responsive design: The microlearning can be done on a PC, notebook, tablet and smartphone.
  • ‍Customizable to the company: Yes, for example, guidelines, terms, colors, font, logo, contact data and linked documents.

Learning goals:

  • You know what QR code phishing (also known as quishing) is and you are aware of the risks involved.
  • You know the protective measures and can apply them.

Learning content:

  • Example from the economy
  • What is QR code phishing
  • How it works
  • Examples from practice
  • How do I protect myself
  • Exercise: Correct procedure against QR code phishing

Number of lessons:

9

Target group:

All employees in your company.

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