Quishing Scams: A Growing Threat via QR CodesQR codes, once a convenient tool for quick access, are now being exploited by scammers in a new threat called quishing. These scams trick users into scanning malicious codes, leading to fake websites designed to steal personal information and money. Baltimore recently experienced this firsthand when fake parking meter QR codes stole drivers credit card details. To protect yourself, avoid scanning public QR codes for sensitive transactions, check for tampering, and act quickly if compromised by resetting passwords and enabling multi-factor authentication.

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