Quick response, or QR, codes have taken off since the start of the pandemic, giving governments and businesses a fast, contactless way to pass information to consumers. Their popularity and ease of use have prompted the FBI to warn end users that cybercriminals can tamper with the codes to redirect them to malicious sites.
In an alert, the bureau gave a brief overview of the methods cybercriminals are using. In most cases, the falsified QR code will redirect the user to a malicious website or domain, where the unassuming consumer will input sensitive personal or financial information.
Think Twice Before Scanning That QR Code, FBI Warns – Nextgov
