The use of QR codes in phishing attacks and scams has raised concerns, with warnings from the FTC and cybersecurity experts. Scammers exploit people's trust in QR codes to gain control of smartphones, steal money, and obtain personal information. The proliferation of QR codes in phishing attacks has gone unnoticed by traditional email security solutions, leading to an increased risk of identity theft and malware infections. The FTC has cautioned against scanning QR codes in public places to mitigate the risk of falling victim to malicious activities.
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QR codes may be a gateway to identity theft, FTC warns https://t.co/Uqt1BS8jI6
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In this commentary, @sublime_sec's Joshua Kamdjou says QR codes have become prolific in phishing attacks and continue to fly under the radar of traditional email security solutions. #cybersecurity #infosec #ITsecurity https://t.co/xASKA7hC4x
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In this commentary, @sublime_sec's Joshua Kamdjou says QR codes have become prolific in phishing attacks and continue to fly under the radar of traditional email security solutions. #cybersecurity #infosec #ITsecurity https://t.co/xASKA7hC4x
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QR codes — the black-and-white boxes that ordinarily connect smartphones to legitimate links to track packages and pay bills — can sometimes hide dangerous scams. https://t.co/JPyDrwjHSo
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QR codes may be a gateway to identity theft, FTC warns https://t.co/Uqt1BS8jI6
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In this commentary, @sublime_sec's Joshua Kamdjou says QR codes have become prolific in phishing attacks and continue to fly under the radar of traditional email security solutions. #cybersecurity #infosec #ITsecurity https://t.co/xASKA7hC4x
The #FTC is "the latest organization to warn against the growing use of QR codes in scams that attempt to take control of smartphones, make fraudulent charges, or obtain personal information": https://t.co/BMkgZqaO1T #ethics #privacy #tech #internet