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Encrypted QR Codes are here. Should workplaces be using them?
UNITED STATES, JUN 18 – Phishing scams using QR Codes surged 161% since 2019, prompting workplaces to consider encrypted QR Codes for better protection of sensitive data, cybersecurity reports show.
- The Federal Trade Commission issued a warning in 2023 about the risks of QR Code scams, which often involve phishing emails.
- This warning followed reports showing phishing crimes rose 161% since 2019 and QR Code scams in emails increased to 12.4% in 2023.
- Almost half of all clicks on fraudulent emails during the third quarter of 2024 involved messages related to HR or IT, with investigations into QR code scams occurring in various U.S. cities.
- Consumer education experts recommend only interacting with QR Codes from reliable sources, carefully checking the links they lead to, and remaining alert for warning signs, noting that scammers aim for users to quickly scan codes and visit links without hesitation.
- These developments highlight the need for encrypted QR Codes and security measures in workplaces to protect sensitive data and prevent escalating phishing threats.
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tete_escape // Shutterstock Encrypted QR Codes are here. Should workplaces be using them? Companies go to great lengths to protect sensitive personal and financial information. But as cybercriminals become increasingly sophisticated, scams are on the rise, putting key information at risk of being compromised. Scammers often use phishing techniques to access secure data or personal information. Cybersecurity company Egress reports that QR Code sc…
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