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How to tell if a QR code is legitimate: 6 On Your Side investigates

A QR code on a flyer caught the attention of viewers recently, with many wondering if the code was real or fake. The flyer ...

Most Americans scan QR codes without checking their source — but the FTC warns that could cost you. Here’s how

According to NordVPN, 73% of Americans report scanning QR codes without verifying their source, with 26 million having ...
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New QR code threat can infect your phone as soon as you scan

QR code phishing or quishing has evolved to become even more dangerous. As reported by Silicon Angle, threat actors are now embedding malicious JavaScript payloads in QR codes which causes them to ...
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How to Share Your Android's Hotspot Using a QR Code

If you find it inconvenient to share your Android phone’s hotspot details manually, you can create a QR code that others can scan from their devices to connect to your hotspot. It's easier than you ...

Google tests QR code verification for text messages

Google is changing the way you confirm if contacts are legit. The company has begun rolling out a QR code to verify that the ...
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1 in 10 people in the Netherlands caught out by QR code scams

Research by ABN AMRO has shown that one in 10 people in the Netherlands have been caught out by scams involving QR codes, as ...