Security News
Sixty-four percent of respondents stated that a QR code makes life easier in a touchless world - despite a majority of people lacking security on their mobile devices, with 51% of respondents stating they do not have or do not know if they have security software installed on their mobile devices. QR codes skyrocketed in popularity and use during the pandemic 84% of people have scanned a QR code before, with 32% most recently having scanned a QR code in the past week and 26% most recently having scanned a QR code in the past month.
QR codes - the "QR" is short for "Quick response" - allows a user to scan a special code with their phone's camera, to automatically perform an action. Sixty-four percent of respondents said that QR codes make life easier in a no-touch world.
According to cryptocurrency enthusiast and Director of Security at MyCrypto, Harry Denley, a wily scammer has been operating a network of fake bitcoin QR code generators to dupe people out of their bitcoins. Bitcoin uses addresses as conduits to send and receive bitcoin payments.
QR codes have been around since 1994, but their creator is worried. They need a security update, he says.
The worldwide market for 3D-printed parts is a $5 billion business with a global supply chain involving the internet, email, and the cloud – creating a number of opportunities for counterfeiting...
Manufacturers can begin applying for WPA3 certification for Wi-Fi enabled devices, to safeguard against attacks.
It’s time to update your Mac and iOS-powered devices again: Apple has plugged four vulnerabilities, two of which could be exploited to execute arbitrary code if a user visits a malicious website....
Miscreants can spoof URL with potentially nasty results A security researcher based in Germany has identified a flaw in the way Apple's iOS 11 handles QR codes in its Camera app.…
A new vulnerability has been disclosed in iOS Camera App that could be exploited to redirect users to a malicious website without their knowledge. The vulnerability affects Apple's latest iOS 11...
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, reviews and articles: Malware hidden in digitally signed executables can bypass AV protection Researchers have shown that it’s...