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SCAMMERS TARGET DESPERATE EV DRIVERS WITH FRAUDULENT QR CODESSCAMMERS TARGET
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Fake QR codes direct EV drivers to a malicious site when all they want is to
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Dan Carney, Senior Editor

September 9, 2024

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QR codes on public infrastructure such as EV charging stations or parking meter
pylons like this pose a risk to users.Patrick T. Fallon via Getty Images



AT A GLANCE

 * Scammers target customers at EV chargers, parking meters, and public transit
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Problems with public EV charging stations are so common that this difficulty is
considered one of the top obstacles to speedier EV adoption in the U.S. Frequent
issues with public EV charging networks include connection problems and payment
for the electricity.

Most charging stations provide a QR code that drivers who are understandably
desperate for a charge can scan with their smartphone’s camera in a bid to find
a way to get the station to work with their car.

The problem is that now scammers are replacing the EV charging networks’ QR
codes with their own, directing these unsuspecting victims to their own
malicious site. Once there, drivers enter their credit card information in a bid
to pay for a charge, only to have the scammers steal that information for
misuse.

This is called “quishing,” a mashup of “QR” and “phishing.” In addition to EV
charging stations, other public infrastructure locations like parking meters and
bus stops are also being used for quishing attacks by covering their legitimate
QR codes with malicious ones.

“Quishing, or QR phishing, is a cybersecurity threat in which attackers use QR
codes to redirect victims to malicious websites or prompt them to download
harmful content,” explains security specialist company Cloudflare. “The goal of
this attack is to steal sensitive information, such as passwords, financial
data, or personally identifiable information (PII), and use that information for
other purposes, such as identity theft, financial fraud, or ransomware.”

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While web browsers might ordinarily flag sites that look like they are
impersonating a different site, entering the site’s address through the camera
may circumvent that protection, warns Cloudflare. “This type of phishing often
bypasses conventional defenses like secure email gateways. Notably, QR codes in
emails are perceived by many secure email gateways as meaningless images, making
the users vulnerable to specific forms of phishing attacks.”



DePaul University security researchers have found that authority, urgency, and
reciprocation are all factors that nudge victims toward falling for a quishing
scam. EV charging is uniquely appealing to scammers because they benefit from
the perceived authority of the EV charging network while preying on the victim’s
urgency to charge their car and offering the chance to charge as a reciprocation
for the trust of providing the credit card information.

“This is a particularly insidious form of fraud because it preys on people’s
trust in familiar technology,” U.S. Dept. of Energy cybersecurity expert Dr.
Emma Thompson told Cybersecurity News. “QR codes have become so ubiquitous that
we often scan them without a second thought,” she said.

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IT security specialist Neuways offers a list of five suggestions for combatting
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 1. Inspect charging stations. Before scanning a QR code, check for signs of
    tampering, such as stickers or modifications to the station.

 2. Use official apps. Whenever possible, rely on official apps from trusted
    charging networks instead of scanning QR codes directly.

 3. Be cautious with payments. Avoid entering personal or payment information on
    unfamiliar websites. Always double-check the URL to ensure you are on a
    legitimate site.

 4. Keep your devices updated. Ensure that your phone’s operating system and
    security software are up to date to defend against the latest threats.

 5. Report suspicious activity. If you notice anything unusual at a charging
    station, immediately report it to the operator and local authorities.






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