Cyber ​​threats are increasing in the digital age, fraud is happening through QR code, know ways to avoid it.

While the digital age has made our lives easier, the cases of cyber crimes are also increasing rapidly. With technological advancement, scammers are also adopting new fraud strategies. This problem is not only in India but has spread all over the world. recently, Russian hackers An incident of targeting ministers and officials of western countries has come to light.

Cyber ​​attack by Russian hackers

Russian intelligence agency fsb Hackers associated with India recently launched cyber attacks on ministers and senior officials of several countries.

• Microsoft revealed that the purpose of the attack was to steal information on sensitive matters such as diplomacy, defense policy and Ukraine.
• this attack ‘Star Blizzard’ It was carried out by a hacking group called , which hacked the devices of officials using emails and QR codes.

How does QR code fraud work?

Hackers adopted a new technique in this scam:

1. Phishing via email,
   • Officials were sent an email that appeared to be official mail from the US government.
   • one in email QR code given.
2. After scanning the QR code,
   • As soon as the code is scanned, the user will receive a WhatsApp group is added to.
   • After this, the user’s mobile device gets connected to the hacker’s computer.
   • Through this, all the messages, activities and sensitive data of the user reaches the hackers.

Danger of ‘quishing scam’

such cyber attacks quishing scam is said to be in which QR code technology Personal data is stolen using.

What to do to remain alert?

1. Scan the QR code discreetly,
   • Check authenticity of QR code sent over the internet before scanning it.
   • Make sure the QR code is from a legitimate source.
2. Be careful at the time of payment,
   • Check the name of the account holder while scanning the QR code.
   • Before entering the PIN, ensure that the payment is going to the correct account.
3. Avoid suspicious emails,
   • Avoid opening any unknown emails or attachments.
   • If the email contains a QR code, verify its validity.
4. To connect computers and devices,
   • Always use the official website of messaging apps.
   • Avoid third-party links.

How to avoid cyber fraud?

• Advice from cyber security experts,
  • Use strong passwords and two-factor authentication on your devices.
  • Double-check before sharing sensitive data.
• Caution in digital transactions,
  • Verify the authenticity of the QR code when using it for payment.
  • Use only the code you received from your bank and app.