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Why the FBI is telling people not to scan QR codes on mystery packages left at doorsteps
Getting a random package you didn't order used to be either a shipping mistake or a mildly annoying marketing ploy. Now it might be something worse, the FBI has warned in a public service announcement ...
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Why You Should Avoid Scanning An Unknown QR Code
QR (Quick Response) codes are everywhere these days. You'll spot them on restaurant menus, business cards, product packages, and even concert tickets. A big reason they've caught on is convenience.
Quishing is proving effective, too, with millions of people unknowingly opening malicious websites. In fact, 73% of Americans admit to scanning QR codes without checking if the source is legitimate.
QR code-based phishing attacks appear to be on the rise. For this "new" hacking vector, someone gets a phishing email asking them to scan a QR code, that code redirects to a malicious link (usually to ...
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