"QR Codes Can Eat Your Lunch, FBI Warns"

Since the pandemic, QR codes have been used much more in restaurants and other businesses.  Many users like to use them, but the FBI is warning that scammers love them as well.  The FBI noted that cybercriminals are taking advantage of this technology by directing QR code scans to malicious sites to steal victim data, embedding malware to gain access to the victim’s device, and redirecting payment for cybercriminal use.  The bureau urges consumers to double-check any URL generated by a QR code and be cautious about using them in general, especially for making payments.  The FBI’s warning is the latest in a long string of advisories from cybersecurity researchers or government agencies about the threat posed by QR codes.  Last week, Ars Technica reported on fake QR codes that were stuck on parking meters in Texas cities, with the goal of intercepting payments.

Cyberscoop reports: "QR Codes Can Eat Your Lunch, FBI Warns"