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USER SECURITY AGAINST QR CODE-BASED PHISHING ATTACKS IN THE CONTEXT OF CYBERSECURITY THREATS

SİBER GÜVENLİK TEHDİTLERİ ÇERÇEVESİNDE QR KOD TABANLI KİMLİK AVI SALDIRILARINA KARŞI KULLANICI GÜVENLİĞİ

Mustafa Bilgehan İmamoğlu(KARADENİZ TEKNİK ÜNİVERSİTESİ, İKTİSADİ VE İDARİ BİLİMLER FAKÜLTESİ, YÖNETİM BİLİŞİM SİSTEMLERİ BÖLÜMÜ, YÖNETİM BİLİŞİM SİSTEMLERİ ANABİLİM DALI)0000-0002-3496-2959
Aleyna Ayaz(KARADENİZ TEKNİK ÜNİVERSİTESİ, İKTİSADİ VE İDARİ BİLİMLER FAKÜLTESİ, YÖNETİM BİLİŞİM SİSTEMLERİ BÖLÜMÜ, YÖNETİM BİLİŞİM SİSTEMLERİ ANABİLİM DALI)0009-0008-6731-2902
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296–318
Publication Date
2025-12-27
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The results reveal that posters supported with visual elements attracted more attention, most participants lacked sufficient knowledge about security, and curiosity played a significant role in their scanning behavior.

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Objective & Hypothesis:With the rapid advancement of technology, QR codes have become widely used due to their ability to provide quick access to information.
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Key Findings & Data:However, this widespread use also brings along various cybersecurity threats, particularly phishing attacks conducted by malicious actors.
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Conclusion & Impact:The results reveal that posters supported with visual elements attracted more attention, most participants lacked sufficient knowledge about security, and curiosity played a significant role in their scanning behavior.
🔬Design:Araştırma Makalesi
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⚙️Variables:QR kod · kimlik avı · siber güvenlik

Abstract

With the rapid advancement of technology, QR codes have become widely used due to their ability to provide quick access to information. However, this widespread use also brings along various cybersecurity threats, particularly phishing attacks conducted by malicious actors. This study investigates individuals’ awareness levels regarding phishing attacks that can be executed through QR codes. A field study was carried out on the campus of Karadeniz Technical University, where two different types of QR code posters—visual and non-visual—were placed in areas with high student traffic. The motivations behind scanning the QR codes and participants’ awareness of phishing attacks were analyzed. The results reveal that posters supported with visual elements attracted more attention, most participants lacked sufficient knowledge about security, and curiosity played a significant role in their scanning behavior.

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Teknolojinin hızlı gelişmesiyle birlikte QR kodlar, bilgiye hızlı erişimi nedeniyle yaygın biçimde kullanılmaktadır. Ancak bu yaygın kullanım, kötü niyetli kişiler tarafından yapılan kimlik avı (phishing) saldırıları başta olmak üzere birçok siber tehdidi de beraberinde getirmektedir. Bu çalışmada, QR kodlar aracılığı ile gerçekleştirilebilecek kimlik avı saldırılarına karşı bireylerin farkındalık düzeyleri incelenmiştir. Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi kampüsünde gerçekleştirilen saha çalışmasında, resimsiz ve resimli olmak üzere iki farklı türdeki QR kod afişleri öğrenci yoğunluğu olan alanlara yerleştirilmiş ve kullanıcıların QR kodları tarama motivasyonları ile kimlik avı saldırılarına yönelik farkındalıkları analiz edilmiştir. Elde edilen veriler, görsel öğelerle desteklenen afişlerin daha fazla ilgi çektiğini, katılımcıların çoğunun güvenlik konusunda yetersiz bilgiye sahip olduğunu ve merak duygusunun tarama davranışında önemli bir rol oynadığını göstermektedir.

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İmamoğlu, M. B., Ayaz, A. (2025). USER SECURITY AGAINST QR CODE-BASED PHISHING ATTACKS IN THE CONTEXT OF CYBERSECURITY THREATS. Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, Cilt: 15 Sayı: 30, 296–318. https://ajindex.com/articles/1116997

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