Unknown danger: 74% of Internet users unaware of QR Code Spam despite growing problem
• GMX security experts detect a rise in QR code spam
• Tips on how to protect yourself against QR code spam
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(firmenpresse) - 27 November 2019, London
QR codes are scannable two-dimensional barcodes that direct smartphone users to websites or other downloadable content. The QR codes have become extremely popular in recent years as they allow consumers to download apps, initiate customer service, access WiFi networks and purchase products.
But QR code spam can also lead to websites that contain malware. Once you scan the code your smartphone may get infected by a virus which can then steal money from the mobile wallet or download ransomware which encrypts personal data for a payment. Sometimes the scam is even more direct. A customer wishing to pay for goods or services may scan a QR code expecting the payment to go directly to the provider, but the money is instead redirected to a criminal
GMX internet security experts give advice
Fraudulent QR codes are virtually impossible to spot with the naked eye, but there are some things that you can do to avoid becoming a victim:
1) If you receive a QR code in an email, via an instant messaging app or on a social network, you should be careful what you
2) A QR code is just like a normal internet link; you shouldn
3) Don
4) When creating QR codes yourself, be careful where you do it. Online fraudsters offer free QR Code Generators that may lead to scam sites. Pay special attention to QR Code Generators that are related to cryptocurrencies.
5) If you scan a QR code and find yourself on a web page that asks for personal information like passwords, even if it looks like the real thing, don
6) If you are out and about in real life, before scanning a QR Code, run your fingers over it; if it has raised edges or is slightly thicker than the surrounding area, then it could be a fake code sticker that has been put on top of the real thing. Go directly to the companyters.
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