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

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

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Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year ago

The convenience of QR codes is a double-edged sword. Follow these tips to stay safe.

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Thankfully a lot of browsers already detect and block this behavior

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