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QR codes linked with 22 percent of phishing attacks

10/24/202310/24/2023 Sam Lambert

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New Hoxhunt data suggests that quick response barcodes are increasingly used in these attacks. QR codes are increasingly finding their way into use in phishing attacks, says data from the human risk management platform Hoxhunt, which spotted the barcodes in 22 percent of attacks of this nature on its client network during the first part of this month. The data was based on the results of the first weeks of October 2023 from a pool of almost 600,000 employees. Hoxhunt conducted a study on attacks made against almost 600,000 employees…

The Interplay of QR Codes and Cybersecurity

08/03/202310/10/2023 Guest Post

As we traverse through the realm of ever-evolving digital technology, QR codes have carved a niche for themselves, serving as a convenient bridge between the physical and digital worlds. From contactless menus at restaurants to quick payment solutions, these codes have permeated various facets of our lives. However, as with any technology, QR codes are not immune to the risk of cyber threats. It is in this context that the interplay between QR codes and cybersecurity assumes critical significance. Guard.io is one platform that exemplifies the importance of cybersecurity in…

Read This If You’re Thinking of Putting a QR Code on Your Site

05/20/2021 Guest Post

The inventor of the QR code, a brilliant Japanese technical wizard called Masahiro Hara, is now jaded with his invention. This is something that happens all too often on the internet when an idea spreads around the globe and some malice, unintended by the inventor, starts to spread. It is what happened to Pepe the Frog, and Mr. Hara now feels it is happening with QR codes. His main issue is that they are now being used for payments. Why are QR Payments a Problem? Hara told Japanese Newspapers in…

Skyrocketing use has led many people to overlook QR code security risks

09/22/202009/18/2020 Jesse Collins

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A recent study has shown that quick response codes are rising in use, but awareness is not. Consumers are increasingly scanning quick response barcodes, said a new MobileIron study, but they are not considering QR code security risks to the extent that they likely should. 64 percent of survey respondents said that they felt the barcodes made contact-free tasks easier. In a pandemic-struck world requiring more options for conducting tasks in a touch-free way, quick response barcodes offer a simple scanning solution to get the job done. However, these are…

VerifyMe receives invisible QR code system patent in United States

01/31/202001/30/2020 Jesse Collins

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The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office has granted the patent for its verification tech solution. Digital technology solutions provider, VerifyMe Inc, has received a patent from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office for the firm’s invisible QR code system. The company specializes in authentication, counterfeit prevention, serialization and tracking features. “This milestone is an important achievement for our Company, especially as the U.S. government and industries become more and more vigilant against counterfeit goods,” explained Patrick White, the VerifyMe C.E.O. upon the receipt of the patent for its invisible QR…