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        "id": 1621616,
        "msgid": "accounts-drained-instantly-dont-scan-qr-codes-carelessly-1773802310",
        "date": "2026-03-18 09:15:00",
        "title": "Accounts Drained Instantly; Don't Scan QR Codes Carelessly",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNBC",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Legal",
        "summary": "Indonesian authorities warn of a rising \"quishing\" fraud scheme combining QR codes with phishing tactics to steal personal information and financial credentials. Scammers exploit the ease of QR code creation to lure victims to malicious websites or trick them into downloading dangerous software and revealing login details, though several preventative measures exist including avoiding unfamiliar QR codes and enabling two-factor authentication.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia \u2014 You need to be vigilant and avoid scanning\nQR codes carelessly, as many fraudsters are using QR codes to steal\npersonal information and money from victims.<\/p>\n<p>This crime employs a method called \u201cquishing,\u201d which combines QR\ncodes with phishing tactics. This modus operandi is designed to entice\nvictims into scanning QR codes.<\/p>\n<p>Once successful, victims are directed to specific websites where they\nare prompted to download something to their device, which is extremely\ndangerous. Additionally, victims are asked to enter various login\ncredentials, and this personal information is ultimately captured by the\nperpetrators.<\/p>\n<p>This squishing-based crime is becoming increasingly prevalent, given\nthat QR codes are easy to create by anyone without requiring any special\nexpertise.<\/p>\n<p>However, there is no need to worry entirely, as there are ways to\navoid falling victim to this QR code fraud. There are several tips to\nprevent becoming a victim of such scams.<\/p>\n<p>One key recommendation is not to trust QR codes posted in public\nplaces or those provided by people you do not know at all. Criminal QR\ncodes can also be identified by the sense of urgency and worry they\ncreate in potential victims\u2014for example, by including statements to scan\nthe QR code to verify identity or prevent account deletion.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, remember to enable two-factor authentication on every\naccount. Always ensure you log out or sign off from services or devices\nthat you no longer use.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/accounts-drained-instantly-dont-scan-qr-codes-carelessly-1773802310",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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