QR code security will pose a risk for IT teams and businesses in all sectors. As QR codes stage a comeback, hackers see an opportunity. Skip to main content Newsletter Sign up today to receive our ...

People use QR codes to open websites, download apps, collect loyalty programme points, make payments and transfer money, and ...

It’s an area of security that deserves more focus, especially given that 53 percent of survey respondents said they would like to see QR codes used more broadly in the future.

Criminal hackers use malicious QR codes for the same reasons they use any attack on mobile devices: the mobile market is outpacing PCs, creating a bigger target; and, these newer, mostly end-user ...

Some have masqueraded as Amazon, claiming to have issues with package delivery. The agency also added that QR codes can be used to quietly download malware onto users' phones. Mashable Light Speed ...

These ‘call-to-action’ security issues, whereby the unsuspecting user must provide a response or interact (i.e. scan the code) to initiate the scam, are prevalent in the cyber underworld.

QR Code Security Best Practices. 2012-05-02T12:00:20Z Share. Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link An icon in ... Quick response codes, or QR codes, are the latest thing in mobile marketing.

But experts say all this swiping could cause some security, and perhaps privacy, issues for unsuspecting users. The QR code itself can link to malicious text messages or malicious websites, said ...

Hospital visitors are being urged to exercise extreme caution when paying for parking at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

Authorities have warned of QR code scams targeting the public. The barcode-style tech has offered a speedy alternative to writing down personal details at events and venues, and has been used by ...