QR Phishing Scams Gain Motorized Momentum in UK

A new scam targeting parking payments has emerged in the UK and spread globally. Cybercriminals use fake QR codes on parking meters, leading victims to enter personal information and card details on phishing websites. Once the payment is supposedly confirmed, the victim finds no parking has been paid, risking financial fraud and a parking fine. Tech company Netcraft suggests a solution could be a brand protection platform with URL-based threat intelligence and QR code support.