- Authorities issue alert over deceptive "quishing" QR code swindle
Law Enforcement Alert: Latest Swindle Utilizing QR Codes - 'Quishing'
Authorities are alerting the public about a new swindle incorporating QR codes, dubbed 'Quishing'. In several regions, bogus letters, supposedly originating from renowned banks, are being disseminated, as indicated by the North Rhine-Westphalia State Criminal Office in Düsseldorf.
Victims are tricked into scanning the QR codes using their mobile phones, which then redirects them to a linked URL. Depending on the device and browser, determining if the link routes to the genuine bank's site or a phony one may not be straightforward.
On the hoax site, victims are encouraged to input their login credentials or initiate a money transfer. Law enforcement advisers the utmost vigilance with QR codes as with unsolicited emails containing obscure attachments. Implementing multi-factor authentication serves as a shield, since criminals are prevented from acquiring the second or third factor, regardless of obtaining data through phishing.
The following information is provided for the purpose of this Decision: The text discussed a recent swindle using QR codes, known as 'Quishing', where fraudulent letters are sent with QR codes that redirect victims to fake banking websites.
In line with this, authorities emphasize the importance of being cautious when handling QR codes, advising that they should be treated with the same level of suspicion as unsolicited emails containing suspicious attachments.
