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In recent times, QR codes have become ubiquitous in our culture. However, because they are often used in public places, QR codes pose a noteworthy fraud risk
Unfortunately, QR codes can also link you to phishing sites that steal your personal information, such as credit card numbers.
Qishing is the act of manipulating a victim into spam on a malicious QR code.
A legitimate QR code is replaced with a fraudulent code and this QR code contains a malicious software link.
A legitimate QR code is replaced with a fraudulent code and this QR code contains a malicious software link.
An advertisement or event flyer that has a QR code is created. The QR code may contain malicious software such as adware, spyware or ransomware.
A person sees an ad they like and scans the QR code with their mobile device without thinking about it and downloads the software onto their device.