Impact 103 Cyber Sense with Declan Hardie (Cyber Security Trends)

CyberSense Ep. 11 - QR Code Phishing

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You see QR codes everywhere—menus, posters, parking meters. Scammers are now hiding dangerous links in them. This is called "Quishing." Scan a bad code, and you could lose login details or download malware.

Your 3-Step Safety Scan:

PAUSE & QUESTION: Does this QR code seem out of place? Is it on a fake parking ticket or oddly stuck over another code? If it feels off, don't scan it.

PREVIEW THE LINK: Your phone shows the website address before you tap. LOOK AT IT! Is it a jumble of letters or a fake look-alike (like "fed-ex-login.com")? Don't proceed.

GO DIRECT: If unsure, don't use the QR code. Manually type the official website address into your browser instead.

Bottom Line: Convenience is no excuse for compromise. Scan with your eyes first.

Stay safe out there!
- Declan Hardie
6 Jan English South Africa Education · Technology

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