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Surge in Malicious QR Codes Sparks FBI Alert

QR codes have become a go-to staple for contactless transactions of all sorts during the pandemic, and the FBI is warning cybercriminals are capitalizing on their lax security to steal data, money and drop malware.

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Surge in Malicious QR Codes Sparks FBI Alert

Surge in Malicious QR Codes Sparks FBI Alert

QR codes have become a go-to staple for contactless transactions of all sorts during the pandemic, and the FBI is warning cybercriminals are capitalizing on their lax security to steal ...

QR codes can eat your lunch, FBI warns

QR codes can eat your lunch, FBI warns

QR codes are among the few “winners” of the coronavirus pandemic, the joke goes, because restaurants and other businesses have deployed them in far greater numbers over the past few years, ...

COVID-19 made QR codes huge, but what’s their future?

COVID-19 made QR codes huge, but what’s their future?

Obscure pixel patterns once seen as a gimmick are now a daily necessity. Businesses should think about how the QR code will feature in their future.

FBI – Malicious QR codes stealing login and financial data

FBI – Malicious QR codes stealing login and financial data

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The return of the QR Code and China’s obsession to it

The return of the QR Code and China’s obsession to it

  Image Source A few days ago, I had a LinkedIn discussion with Richard Turrin on QR Codes and their relevance in today’s go-cashless world. A few commentators on the post felt QR codes …

Raiffeisenbank adds Smart Engine QR code scan technology

Raiffeisenbank adds Smart Engine QR code scan technology

The QR-code scanning technology developed by Smart Engines has been introduced into Raiffeisen Online Russia. The implemented solution improved the quality of QR codes and barcode scanning ...

Pandemic precautions made QR codes popular again, but privacy concerns remain

Pandemic precautions made QR codes popular again, but privacy concerns remain

TORONTO - When Sasha Steinberg reopened Cider House after a COVID-19 shutdown last year, she erased the pub’s list of about 50 ciders from a wall chal...

Raiffeisenbank has Introduced Smart Engine Technology into its Mobile Applications for QR Code Scanning

Raiffeisenbank has Introduced Smart Engine Technology into its Mobile Applications for QR Code Scanning

The QR-code scanning technology developed by Smart Engines has been introduced into Raiffeisen Online Russia. The implemented solution improved the quality of QR codes and barcode scanning ...

Beware the QR code scams

Beware the QR code scams

QR code scams are growing. Here's what to look out for.

Why QR Code Scanning Will Be At The Forefront Of Retail Success This Holiday

Why QR Code Scanning Will Be At The Forefront Of Retail Success This Holiday

Retailers and brands are under huge pressure, both online and off. The pandemic has dramatically accelerated e-commerce shopping and the cost of logistics, shipping and returns—which can ...

FBI warning: Crooks are using fake QR codes to steal your passwords and money

FBI warning: Crooks are using fake QR codes to steal your passwords and money

As businesses turned to QR codes for contactless payments during the pandemic, scammers seized on the trend to steal cash and financial credentials.

China is fighting the coronavirus with a digital QR code. Here's how it works

China is fighting the coronavirus with a digital QR code. Here's how it works

Imagine your daily routine being dependent on a smart phone app. Leaving your home, taking the subway, going to work -- each move, dictated by the color shown on your screen. Green: you're ...

QR codes are everywhere now. Here’s how to use them.

QR codes are everywhere now. Here’s how to use them.

QR codes can house a whole lot of data, from the URL of a webpage or service, to where to directly download an app. Here's how to scan them.

Phishing Security Controls Fully Bypassed Using QR Codes

Phishing Security Controls Fully Bypassed Using QR Codes

Researchers discovered a new phishing campaign that abuses QR codes to redirect targets to phishing landing pages, effectively circumventing security solutions and controls designed to stop ...