mikiem2
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zdnet[.]com/article/quishing-is-the-new-phishing-what-you-need-to-know/
Cyber criminals are increasingly sending / using QR codes that direct your browser to do something you don't want it to. Jack Wallen, the article's author, calls it Quishing -- Google search doesn't seem as sure, though it does show links to some security & related sites. At any rate, Do Not scan QR codes unless you're Very sure they are legit.
mikiem2
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theverge[.]com/2023/12/10/23995954/qr-code-scam-ftc-warning-phishing
consumer.ftc[.]gov/consumer-alerts/2023/12/scammers-hide-harmful-links-qr-codes-steal-your-information
The US FTC [Federal Trade Commission] has now weighed in...
QR codes seem to be everywhere. You may have scanned one to see the menu at a restaurant or pay for public parking. And you may have used one on your phone to get into a concert or sporting event, or to board a flight. There are countless other ways to use them, which explains their popularity. Unfortunately, scammers hide harmful links in QR codes to steal personal information.
So how can you protect yourself?If you see a QR code in an unexpected place, inspect the URL before you open it. If it looks like a URL you recognize, make sure it’s not spoofed — look for misspellings or a switched letter.
Don’t scan a QR code in an email or text message you weren’t expecting — especially if it urges you to act immediately. If you think the message is legitimate, use a phone number or website you know is real to contact the company.
Protect your phone and accounts. Update your phone's OS to protect against hackers and protect your online accounts with strong passwords and multi-factor authentication.
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