Scanning QR codes in parking lots or restaurants? You might be putting yourself at risk

The article warns about 'quishing' scams using fake QR codes attached to parking meters, charging stations, and restaurants. Scammers redirect to fake login sites to steal personal details. Safety tips include physically checking the sticker, using link previews, and avoiding entering passwords immediately after scanning.

The article warns about a new cyber scam exploiting blind trust in QR codes. Scammers stick fake stickers over legitimate codes on parking meters, charging stations, and restaurants, redirecting to fake login sites that look like banks or familiar services. This scam, called 'quishing', bypasses security filters by redirecting through services like Google and Amazon. The article offers safety tips: physically check the sticker, use link previews, and avoid entering passwords immediately after scanning. There is no need to avoid QR codes entirely, but automatic trust should be stopped.