According to Bodrov, the main threat is the impossibility of checking the content of the QR code in advance without scanning it.
The expert advises to be careful when detecting QR codes, especially in public places, and not to accidentally scan them.
Since most modern smartphones are already equipped with built-in scanners, it is strongly not recommended to download third-party applications for scanning QR codes. Bodrov noted that users should use built-in tools to avoid the risk of downloading malicious functions from third-party applications.
Source: Ferra
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