ALBUQUERQUE, N. M. (WHAT TECHNOLOGY?) — Nowadays, you see QR codes and scammers know it, which is why the government is issuing warnings about malicious code.
The Federal Trade Commission and the FBI have issued warnings about malicious code that scams others out of money and information. They can even steal your smartphone.
For example, if you scan a code at a place to eat thinking you are going to a place where you can pay for a meal, the online page you get is created by the criminal.
If the victim enters their credit card information, the boys get it.
How undeniable is the creation of malicious code?Like this:
Find a free QR code generator online. Enter what you need the code to do and print it out. It takes less than 10 seconds and you can sort out how to do it online with an undeniable Google search.
To protect yourself, never enter sensitive information into a website after scanning a QR Code. Make sure the code isn’t printed on a sticker. When scanning a QR Code, ensure the URL is taking you to a legitimate website, and do not download a free QR code scanning app.
Use your camera instead, as well. In Austin, Texas, police reported finding over a dozen malicious QR codes on parking lot kiosks. Be aware, warn your family and friends and especially your children who may be a little too trusting.
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