Schlagwort: ‘QR-Codes’
QR Code Attacks
June 12th, 2023 | by Kaminski, Nicole
QR codes have become increasingly popular in recent years and are now used in almost all areas – whether in advertising, retail or public spaces. Especially since the Corona pandemic, QR codes have gained a lot of importance. For example, they made contact tracking in restaurants or contactless ordering in the catering industry possible. Many users appreciate QR codes because of their simplicity and the time they save, as they can be easily captured with a smartphone. At the same time, however, QR codes can also pose a threat to IT security. In this article, we’ll explain what you should always keep in mind when using QR codes.