Covid app’s privacy information ruled not clear enough
The UK’s data watchdog has issued a reprimand to both the Scottish government and NHS National Services Scotland about their COVID Status app
Warning issued over tampered QR codes
QR codes have become an essential part of contactless payments during the pandemic. But criminals are taking advantage of this.
Phishers on the prowl with fake parking meter QR codes
We look at a wave of bogus QR codes stuck to multiple genuine parking meters across Texas.
Update now! Mozilla fixes security vulnerabilities in Firefox 94
Mozilla has issued patches for several vulnerabilities in the Firefox browser. We discuss some of the high impact issues.
If a QR code leads you to a Bitcoin ATM at a gas station, it’s a scam
We look at a small flourishing of QR code scams, and cast an eye over some of the most interesting QR-related attacks of 2021.
QR code scams are making a comeback
With QR codes being used more as a means to help create a COVID-19 proof environment, we’re also seeing a comeback of QR codes scams.
6 ways hackers are targeting retail businesses
Whether it’s a high-volume shopping season or not, retail businesses are at risk from cybercriminals in a number of ways. Learn how hackers target retailers and shoppers alike.
QR code scam can clean out your bank account
QR code scams are still popular. We should learn to treat QR codes like we do any other unrecognizable URL: with suspicion on where it will take us.
