FBI Warns of Cybercriminals Using QR Codes to Steal Funds

The FBI issues warning for consumers using quick response/QR codes for contactless operations, stating that these codes can be exploited by threat actors to redirect victims to malicious websites for stealing data and funds. The FBI has published its own set of guidelines and protection tips for consumers to spot malicious and fake QR codes and take remediation action, including:

– Check the URL that you are being directed to after scanning the QR code

– Practice caution while entering login, persona, or financial information to a website that has been navigated via a QR code

– Check physical QR codes for tampering

– Avoid downloading apps from a QR code

– Avoid making online payments via QR codes sent in emails stating payment failure for a recently made purchase

– Avoid downloading QR code scanner apps as it increases the risk of downloading malware onto the device

– Before making payments using QR codes supposedly for someone you know, contact them through a trusted number or address to verify that the code is from them

– Avoid making payments through a site navigated to from a QR code

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