QR Codes
Unraveling the Cyber Threats Lurking Behind QR Codes
QR codes, once a simple tool for scanning and accessing information swiftly, have become a ubiquitous feature in our digital landscape. From restaurant menus to promotional materials, these square barcodes offer convenient access to websites, apps, and multimedia content with just a quick scan from a smartphone camera. However, beneath their convenience lies a growing […]
Cyber Threat from QR Codes
As the technology of using QR Codes is growing in use and popularity, hackers are seen embedding malicious URLs tucked with customized malware into QR Codes. Thus, allowing them to exfiltrate data from the victimized device when scanned. Or, diverting them to a malicious web portal that makes them divulge credentials, making the hacker gain […]
