QR Code is fraudulent on indicative panels that lure the victims in public places

Members of the presence of a fake QR code stickers monitored and attached to signals or guidelines in public areas, aimed at stealing their personal data and bank accounts, after wiping them and turning them into suspicious sites.

The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority warned the dealers not to photograph or use any poster of the QR Code in public places before verifying its authenticity, and indicated that this can be distinguished by making sure that there are no signs of modification or manipulation, such as the presence of several layers of stickers in the same position, or that the person is directed as soon as the symbol is directed to a location entitled suspicious that requests personal information, or contains spelling errors.

For his part, the President of the Cyber ​​Security Council of the UAE government, Dr. Mohammed Al -Kuwaiti, confirmed that the fraudsters may use these symbols to install other symbols that direct the user to fraudulent sites that may be used to steal information or electronic fraud.

In detail, the customer Youssef Abdel -Ati confirmed that he always uses public transportation, and while he was at one of the bus stations, he monitored the presence of a code (QR) on one of the columns.

Amira Naji said that she had monitored the presence of qr stickers in one of the parks where she went out to walk with her children, and she wiped her, thinking that she included instructions for the garden, but she was surprised by a fraudulent location asking her to photograph her bank card in exchange for buying certain goods, and then doubted that it was a fraudulent site and left it immediately.

As for Ali Mansour, he said: “I found the qr icon on one of the guidelines next to the metro station, and I thought it included information about the station, but I did not notice that this symbol is sticked individually over another symbol, so I wiped it to be transferred to one of the fraudulent sites that requested my personal and banking data.”

In turn, the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority warned the dealers not to photograph or use any poster of the QR code in public places before verifying its validity, and indicated that this can be distinguished by making sure that there are no signs of modification or manipulation, such as the presence of layers of stickers in the same position, or that the person is directed as soon as the symbol is photographed to a site with suspicious address, which requires personal information or contains errors Specific.

The authority explained in an awareness video through its official pages that some put a fake QR code symbols over the original symbols in various public places, such as guiding panels and ads associated with the “QR Code” and others, to try to direct users to informal pages that may include fraud or stealing information. The commission called for ensuring that no signs of tampering or manipulation of symbols appear before wiping them on the phone.

The President of the Cyber ​​Security Council of the UAE government, Dr. Mohammed Al -Kuwaiti, stressed that technological development carries with it great benefits, but it also brings multiple challenges, and although relying on public places to put the icons of «kar code», aims to facilitate access to digital services and improve user experience and enhance immediate interaction and shorten time, but at the same time it exposes individuals to multiple security and confrontation risks, as it may Budgets take advantage of these symbols to install the user orientation symbols to fraudulent sites that may be used to steal information or electronic fraud.

The Kuwaiti told «Emirates Today» that the fraudsters are taking advantage of the icons of the QR Code to deceive users and steal their data, by replacing the original icons with a fake other in public places, and when wiped the symbol, the user directs to sites that request sensitive and personal information, or carry malicious software that may include ransom programs or tools to steal passwords, and the symbols are used to direct the victims to hunting pages The banks or official institutions assume to steal bank information for users.

On the mechanism of distinguishing the fake icons «KRC Code», he said: “The symbol must be confirmed in a reliable place, and check the apparent link before the opening, especially if it does not start with (https), and it is preferable to use the links to check links, activate protection features on the phone, and avoid icons coming from unknown sources, and in the event of a fraud victim, the user must contact the bank immediately to stop the bank cards registered on The phone, examining the device with secure protection programs, and changing passwords, and the incident should be reported to the competent authorities.

As for the role of the Cyber ​​Security Council in confronting electronic fraud practices, he explained that the council is working to secure the cyberspace to ensure a safe digital environment, in cooperation with the main partners to preserve, preserve and protect the Cyber ​​National Security for government agencies, and protect digital assets, and the vital infrastructure of the state, and the council also guarantees a safe digital environment for citizens, residents, companies and institutions alike, through the development of And amend the necessary legislation to ensure a safe digital environment, and the pre -emptive follow -up of any cyber developments or threats.

Al -Kuwaiti continued: “As for addressing new fraud methods, the council works with all digital service providers, to develop the necessary methods to protect the privacy of data and protect users, by securing the symbols (kio -code), adopting strict protection standards, in addition to various awareness campaigns that include the definition of citizens of the risks of cyber threats, and how to safely deal with them. In addition, the council follows the cybersecurity and responds, in cooperation with the various partners of the threats, in a proactive manner.

He affirmed the continuation of the council’s efforts to develop digital structure and train cadres, encourage international cooperation to exchange information about cross -border threats, and build a safer digital environment that enhances confidence in modern technologies.

Dubai Roads:

. The symbols can be distinguished by making sure that there are no signs of modification or manipulation, such as the presence of several layers of stickers in the same position.

Users:

. We are surprised by a fake «QR Code» near metro stations or public parks, due to the knowledge of the paths.