According to him, such a QR code can be generated on the attacker’s computer for authorization in the web version of WhatsApp. If the victim scans using a mobile application, the scammer gains access to his correspondence and contacts.
Bederov said that such a plan has already been used to endanger politicians and businessmen. He added that special tools can be found on the Internet that simplify phishing via a QR code.
The expert advised WhatsApp users to enable two-factor authentication and disable the storage of correspondence on the messaging server. He also advised against scanning suspicious QR codes and not trusting messages from the so-called WhatsApp administration.
Source: Ferra
I am a professional journalist and content creator with extensive experience writing for news websites. I currently work as an author at Gadget Onus, where I specialize in covering hot news topics. My written pieces have been published on some of the biggest media outlets around the world, including The Guardian and BBC News.
