Cybersecurity
QR code traffic violation scams surge across United States
Image: Primary Cybercriminals have evolved their traffic violation phishing campaigns to incorporate QR codes, sending fraudulent text messages impersonating state court systems that direct recipients to malicious websites. The scams, which use urgent language about unpaid fines or license suspensions, have been reported across multiple states with messages tailored to local jurisdiction names and court formats. Security researchers at BleepingComputer identified the campaign shift as a response to improved detection of traditional malicious links, with QR codes
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