The growing abuse of QR codes in malware and payment scams prompts FTC warning

Ars Technica
By Dan GoodinDec 11, 2023, 8:48 pm166 pts
Enlarge / A woman scans a QR code in a café to see the menu online. 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, or obtain personal information. Short for quick…

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