Scanning is good, not scanning is better – here are seven important tips from CyberArk about i QR Code.
Nowadays there seems to be a QR code for everything, and it is actually true.
In the era of contactless, these little black and white symbols have emerged from relative obscurity to replace everything. In a short time they became the definitive business card, the digital pass for events and also a virtual payment option. Governments around the world have even adopted them to facilitate contact traceability and verification of status of vaccinations.
QR codes are accessible and, apparently, destined to stay. However, they are also a perfect way for cybercriminals to steal users’ personal information. Before understanding how to protect ourselves, we need to know what these QR Codes are.
QR codes (abbreviation for quick response codes) are a type of two-dimensional barcode which contains dataoften a locator, identifier or tracker. They can be easily read by a smartphone or other device equipped with camera e converted into useful information for the userlike theURL of a website or aapplication.
QR codes were first invented in 1994 but became extremely popular after COVID-19.
While they may seem safe, even the QR Code they can be victims of hacker attacks. For this it is good to pay attention: here are seven ways to protect yourself:
As for QR codes, the best advice of CyberArk is to always use the common sense. If it was an email, we would click on any link? QR codes are becoming one of the attackers’ favorite phishing methods and the same rules apply of e-mails: proceed with caution and apply the same security check as is used in the digital realm.
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