Stay Safe From QR Code Malicious Act.
The usage of QR codes has become increasingly popular during the pandemic, but their abuse is a growing cyber threat. A new phishing method using QR codes is becoming popular among criminals because the human eye cannot identify a malicious QR code from a legitimate one. So here are some security measures that can be put into action to protect yourself from such malicious acts:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ NEVER ever scan a code from an untrusted source, whether it is a physical place or email.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If possible, feel the QR code to see if a sticker has been applied over the original and legitimate QR code.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Use QR reader applications that provide built-in security features. Highly secure QR reader applications are available in the market. Look for essential elements such as showing the content of the link before it is visited and checking the connection against a database of known malicious links.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you find a malicious QR code, convey it to the business owner where you fo