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(WHTM) — Midstate police are warning citizens of “brushing scams,” in which scammers can gain unwanted access to a victim’s phone by scanning a QR code on unidentified packages. According ...
Beware of QR codes: Those ubiquitous patterns of cyber dots could be sending you to a world of trouble.
Cybercriminals are increasingly using QR codes in a scheme known as “quishing” to trick people into revealing sensitive information.
Security researchers at Barracuda Networks have discovered two novel QR code phishing (quishing) techniques involving splitting malicious QR codes into two parts or embedding them into legitimate ones ...
That said, if your version of Android doesn't have a "QR code" button, you should tap "share" to generate the code, although this may require reentering your screen unlock code or a biometric input.
Hackers are now sending scam QR codes via physical mail — and they can steal your passwords The postal service is being weaponized by hackers.
Russia-aligned hackers are targeting Signal users with device-linking QR codes Swapping QR codes in group invites and artillery targeting are latest ploys.