QR codes being used to exploit people as reports of scam grow
QR codes are increasingly being weaponized by scammers to exploit unsuspecting people, with reports of fraudulent schemes rising significantly. One victim, Les Howard, had unauthorized monthly subscriptions of £60 set up on his account after downloading an app via a QR code, highlighting the financial risks of this attack vector.
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QR codes being used to exploit people as reports of scam grow
QR codes are increasingly being weaponized by scammers to exploit unsuspecting people, with reports of fraudulent schemes rising significantly. One victim, Les Howard, had unauthorized monthly subscriptions of £60 set up on his account after downloading an app via a QR code, highlighting the financial risks of this attack vector.
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