QR Codes Are Here to Stay. So Is the Tracking They Allow.
WEBJul 26, 2021 · QR codes — essentially a kind of bar code that allows transactions to be touchless — have emerged as a permanent tech fixture from the coronavirus pandemic.
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The FTC Is Concerned About QR Codes (And So Should You Be) - Forbes
WEBFeb 28, 2024 · The Federal Trade Commission issued a warning about the " growing abuse " of QR codes. Scammers are exploiting the lack of security around QR codes both online and offline. They embed QR codes...
The growing abuse of QR codes in malware and payment scams …
WEBDec 11, 2023 · The US Federal Trade Commission has become the latest organization to warn against the growing use of QR codes in scams that attempt to take control of smartphones, make fraudulent charges,...
Think twice before scanning a QR code - CBS News
WEBDec 11, 2023 · Over 94 million consumers will use their phone to scan a QR code this year, according to Insider Intelligence. The technology helps retailers by giving them insights into customer behavior,...
FBI warns criminals are using fake QR codes to scam users
WEBJan 20, 2022 · FBI warns about cybercriminals tampering with QR codes. How it works: A code is scanned via a phone camera app, and the user is then redirected to the relevant website. Troubles can arise, the FBI says, in cases where the codes have been altered.
QR Codes Can Hide Risky Links, F.T.C. Warns - The New York Times
WEBDec 10, 2023 · Scammers have used QR codes to steal personal information by imitating legitimate companies or sending deceptive emails and text messages, the Federal Trade Commission said.
Be wary of QR code scams, warns the FTC - The Verge
WEBDec 10, 2023 · The FTC published an alert saying that harmful QR codes can be used to steal money or personal information and to be skeptical when scanning one.
QR Codes news - Today’s latest updates - CBS News
WEBDec 8, 2023 · Think twice before scanning a QR code — here's why. More than 90 million consumers will scan a QR code this year. But the technology can also facilitate identity theft. Dec 11, 2023.
How Covid turbocharged the QR revolution - BBC
WEBQR codes are enjoying their moment in the spotlight thanks to their ability to connect the digital world to the physical. Since the outbreak of the pandemic, many pubs and restaurants moved...
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