{"id":11337,"date":"2024-06-24T18:39:15","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T13:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/?p=11337"},"modified":"2025-01-15T10:37:36","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T05:07:36","slug":"qr-code-scam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/qr-code-scam\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Methods to Avoid QR Code Scams in Your Organization"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;color: #000000\">Lack of security awareness and training among employees is one of the major causes due to which organizations become victims of modern cyberattacks. One such attack is QR code scams which involve directing users to malicious websites to collect their private details or infect their devices with malware and trojans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;color: #000000\">Scanning fraudulent QR codes can lead to heavy financial losses, the loss of confidential data, and also install malware which can infect work devices. To solve these problems, it is necessary to understand how these scams work and provide proper <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/cybersecurity-awareness-training-for-employees\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">cybersecurity awareness training to employees<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to prepare them to identify and recognize fraudulent QR codes.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n      @media print, screen and (max-width: 63.99875em){\n      .tnp-submit\n      width: 48%;\n      }\n      .wp-block-tnp-minimal{\n      padding: 20px;\n      }\n      .blog_para\n      margin-top: 4px !important;\n      line-height: 25px !important;\n      font-size: 15px !important;\n      }\n\n      }\n      .blog_para{\n      font-family: jost,sans-serif;\n      margin-top: 14px;\n      margin-bottom: 30px;\n      color: #fff;\n      font-size: 15px !important;\n      color: black !important;\n\n      }\n\n      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ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/qr-code-scam\/#What_is_QR_code_Scam\" >What is QR code Scam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/qr-code-scam\/#How_Quishing_Works\" >How Quishing Works?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/qr-code-scam\/#Example_of_Real_Life_Incidents_of_QR_Code_Scams\" >Example of Real Life Incidents of QR Code Scams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/qr-code-scam\/#Consequences_and_Risks_Involved_in_QR_Code_Scams\" >Consequences and Risks Involved in QR Code Scams\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/qr-code-scam\/#Book_a_Free_Demo_Call_with_Our_Expert\" >Book a Free Demo Call with Our Expert<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/qr-code-scam\/#Preventive_Strategies_to_Tackle_Quishing_Attacks\" >Preventive Strategies to Tackle Quishing Attacks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/qr-code-scam\/#Threatcops_Methodology_to_Tackle_QR_Code_Scams\" >Threatcop\u2019s Methodology\u00a0 to Tackle QR Code Scams\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/qr-code-scam\/#Features_of_TSAT\" >Features of TSAT<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/qr-code-scam\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_QR_code_Scam\"><\/span><b><strong>What is QR code Scam?<\/strong><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\">It is a type of scam which uses fraudulent QR codes and redirects users to fake websites or intends to steal user&#8217;s private data. These scams are rapidly increasing with the growth of digital payments. Scammers use this to trick users into sending money or revealing confidential details by appearing as legitimate entities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\">To avoid such scams user, need to verify the URLs linked to QR codes, avoid scanning codes from unknown sources and ensure secure connections <strong>(https:\/\/).<\/strong> This attack is also known as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/what-is-qr-phishing\/\">Quishing<\/a><\/strong> as it is a combination of <strong>\u201cQR\u201d<\/strong> and <strong>\u201cphishing\u201d, <\/strong>which signifies that it is a type of phishing attack where the user on scanning the QR code is redirected to fake or malicious websites.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-11338 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"787\" src=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/QrCode_Phishing_Glossary_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11338\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Source: SoSafe)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Quishing_Works\"><\/span><b><strong>How Quishing Works?<\/strong><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Following are the steps which highlights the working of quishing attacks:-<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">\n\n\n\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Quishing involves sending QR codes on emails and mimics legitimate sources.<\/span><\/li>\n\n \n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Scanning these fake QR codes results in redirecting users to fake websites.<\/span><\/li>\n\n \n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">These websites appear as legitimate and trusted sites but aim to trick users into entering personal details.<\/span><\/li>\n\n \n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Usually, users scan these QR codes with mobile devices which might be vulnerable and lack robust security.<\/span><\/li>\n\n \n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">QR codes are basically in the form of images which makes the detection and filtering process difficult.<\/span><\/li>\n\n<\/ol>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-11339 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"738\" src=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/QrCode_Phishing_Glossary_3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11339\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Source: SoSafe)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example_of_Real_Life_Incidents_of_QR_Code_Scams\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000\"><b>Example of Real Life Incidents of QR Code Scams<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><b>Fake Covid-19 Test Results (2021)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><b>Location: United Kingdom<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;color: #000000\">This\u00a0 QR code scam happened in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic where attackers sent text messages containing fraudulent\u00a0 QR codes, claiming its recipients needed to scan them to receive their test results. These QR codes are directed to phishing websites that steal user&#8217;s personal data and payment details.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><b>Reference: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">GOV.UK<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><b>Fake QR code Scam for Job Application Fees (2022)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><b>Location: Bengaluru, India<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;color: #000000\">Scammers used fake QR codes for an application fee in the name of fake job postings on social media handles. After scanning these fake QR codes victims were directed to a malicious and fraudulent payment gateway where they unknowingly paid money to the scammers without any guarantee of getting the job.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><b>Reference:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Times of India<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-11340 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"892\" src=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/QrCode_Phishing_Glossary_5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11340\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Source: SoSafe)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consequences_and_Risks_Involved_in_QR_Code_Scams\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000\"><b>Consequences and Risks Involved in QR Code Scams\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;color: #000000\">Scanning these fake QR codes can result in installing malware on the devices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;color: #000000\">Phishing sites are a major cause of data theft and aim to capture sensitive details and login credentials.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;color: #000000\">The victim needs to suffer financial losses due to unauthorized transactions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;color: #000000\">Attackers can use victim\u2019s data for identity theft.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;color: #000000\">Organizations need to face heavy risks and damages if employees scan fraudulent QR codes on work devices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;color: #000000\">Entering employees or customer details on fake or malicious websites can lead to data breaches and compromises.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">\n<title>Threatcop \u2013 Book a Free Demo<\/title>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700&#038;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n<style>\n  .tc-wrap , .tc-wrap ::before, .tc-wrap ::after { box-sizing: border-box; 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