The Cyber Brief Podcast

QR Code Fraud Rampancy: How to Avoid Becoming a Victim

March 06, 2023 National Cybersecurity Center Season 1 Episode 7
QR Code Fraud Rampancy: How to Avoid Becoming a Victim
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The Cyber Brief Podcast
QR Code Fraud Rampancy: How to Avoid Becoming a Victim
Mar 06, 2023 Season 1 Episode 7
National Cybersecurity Center

When is the last time you scanned a QR Code and thought about what risk you might be taking? QR codes are becoming more popular, and cybercriminals are taking advantage of them to carry out cyber attacks. The FBI has issued warnings about cybercriminals tampering with QR codes to steal users’ login and financial information.  On this episode, we spoke with Rick Crandall, Chairman of the NCC Cyber Committee and Chairman of Donnelley Financial (NYSE: DFIN), on the rampancy of QR Code fraud, and how to avoid becoming a victim.

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When is the last time you scanned a QR Code and thought about what risk you might be taking? QR codes are becoming more popular, and cybercriminals are taking advantage of them to carry out cyber attacks. The FBI has issued warnings about cybercriminals tampering with QR codes to steal users’ login and financial information.  On this episode, we spoke with Rick Crandall, Chairman of the NCC Cyber Committee and Chairman of Donnelley Financial (NYSE: DFIN), on the rampancy of QR Code fraud, and how to avoid becoming a victim.