What Is QR Code Phishing And Can It Bypass MFA? (2026/728)
About this episode
This episode discusses QR code phishing, its implications for security, and practical steps to protect against it.
QR codes are everywhere. Cafes, parking meters, product packaging. We scan them without thinking, and that habit is exactly what attackers are now exploiting. QR code phishing, also called quishing, has been flagged by both Google and the FBI in 2026 as a serious threat, and it can bypass multi-factor authentication entirely. In this episode, Charly covers: ✅ What QR codes are and how they became embedded in everyday business ⚡ How QR code phishing uses adversary-in-the-middle proxy servers to steal credentials and session tokens ❗ Why scanning a QR code on your phone bypasses the security tools on your computer ✨ QR codes showing up in Google Calendar invites, not just emails ➡️ Practical steps to protect yourself, including browser choice and verifying login pages No single tool or habit keeps you safe here. Understanding how these attacks work is more useful than any checklist. Book a Free 30 minute Breakthrough Session: https://askcharlyleetham.com/book-me (1 per person only) *** Follow us: Locals: https://askcharlyleetham.locals.com Rumble: https://rumble.com/askcharlyleetham Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@askcharlyleetham:4 YouTube: https://youtube.com/askcharlyleetham…
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