QR code scams: What are they and tips to protect yourself
QR code scams: What are they and tips to protect yourself
A recent report by Palo Alto Networks revealed a rise in QR code scan scams in India. In Bengaluru alone, there were approximately 21,000 reported cases between 2017 and May 2023, accounting for 41% of incidents related to QR codes, malicious links, or debit/credit card fraud. Attackers create fraudulent QR codes that appear similar to legitimate ones, leading victims to phishing websites or malware installations. To protect against QR code scams, individuals are advised to avoid scanning QR codes from untrusted sources, use QR code scanner apps, download apps from official stores, install security software, and be cautious of phishing scams.
A recent report by Palo Alto Networks revealed a rise in QR code scan scams in India. In Bengaluru alone, there were approximately 21,000 reported cases between 2017 and May 2023, accounting for 41% of incidents related to QR codes, malicious links, or debit/credit card fraud. Attackers create fraudulent QR codes that appear similar to legitimate ones, leading victims to phishing websites or malware installations. To protect against QR code scams, individuals are advised to avoid scanning QR codes from untrusted sources, use QR code scanner apps, download apps from official stores, install security software, and be cautious of phishing scams.
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A recent report by Palo Alto Networks revealed a rise in QR code scan scams in India. In Bengaluru alone, there were approximately 21,000 reported cases between 2017 and May 2023, accounting for 41% of incidents related to QR codes, malicious links, or debit/credit card fraud. Attackers create fraudulent QR codes that appear similar to legitimate ones, leading victims to phishing websites or malware installations. To protect against QR code scams, individuals are advised to avoid scanning QR codes from untrusted sources, use QR code scanner apps, download apps from official stores, install security software, and be cautious of phishing scams. 
