QR codes are practical and easy to use. Aim the phone's camera, click, and straight to a website you go. But experts warn they also have a dark side.
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A newly-discovered malicious package with layers of obfuscation is disguised as a utility library, with malware essentially hiding in plain sight in embedded QR codes. QR codes are ubiquitous these ...
It's generally best to avoid scanning a QR code of unknown origin, and caution is becoming more important as threats proliferate. Anybody can make a QR code in a matter of seconds using free online ...
A new package scam started this summer, and it's likely to gain momentum as people start ordering their iPhone Airs and buying gifts for the holidays. Picture getting a package delivered to your front ...
Essentially, the scammers are betting on you being curious enough to scan the QR code, allowing them to wreak havoc on your life — and maybe even your finances. The best way to protect yourself from ...