David Malicoat - QR Code Scams

FAKE QR CODE SCAM: CATCHING THE RED FLAGS BEFORE FALLING VICTIM

These days, it's easy for anyone to take out their phones and scan a QR Code to see a food menu or to pay a bill. But, QR Codes can also make it easy for scammers to access your personal information.  Here are some tips to help you spot the red flags so you don't become a victim the next time you see those digital barcodes. In a recent survey, 83% of people in September said that they used a QR Code for a financial transaction in the past three months.  Suspicious behavior could include a fake code covering up the real code, like a sticker. David is a data protection expert and host of The Professional CISO podcast.  A CISO, or Chief Information Security Officer, is a senior-level executive who oversees an organization's information, cyber, and technology security