FBI warns QR code phishing used in North Korean cyber spying

The North Korean hacking group Kimsuky is using QR code phishing to target Americans with fake questionnaires and malicious ...
The Diplomat

Indonesian Criminal Code Comes Into Effect Amid Civil Society Criticisms

Indonesia’s long-awaited new Criminal Code, which has come under fire for its bans on pre-marital sex and insults to the state, comes into effect today. The 345-page Code was approved by parliament in ...
Post and Courier

North Charleston is putting QR codes near bus stops. Here's how they may help residents in need.

NORTH CHARLESTON — To help people facing homelessness and food insecurity, the city is piloting a program by placing QR code signs next to bus stops on Rivers Avenue that bring up a list of nearby ...
WBAL-TV

QR code scams: Cybersecurity expert warns how to avoid falling victim to 'Quishing'

THEY SEEM TO BE JUST ABOUT EVERYWHERE. QR CODES OR QUICK RESPONSE CODES ARE SMALL BARCODES THAT WHEN YOU SCAN THEM WITH YOUR PHONE, TAKE YOU JUST ABOUT ANYWHERE. LIKE THIS RANDOM YOUTUBE VIDEO OF ME ...
InfoWorld

How GlassWorm wormed its way back into developers’ code — and what it says about open source security

Pervasive, evasive malware thought to have been eliminated has wormed its way back into development environments. Just a little over two weeks after GlassWorm was declared “fully contained and closed” ...
Task & Purpose

Army wants a QR code system to replace the paperwork of a new duty station

The Army is creating a digital way for soldiers to sign into their new duty stations with a QR code. Army Human Resources Command officials said at the Association of the U.S. Army’s annual conference ...
The New York Times

Netanyahu Highlights QR Code That Links to Gruesome Images of Oct. 7

During his speech to the U.N., Israel’s prime minister sought to focus attention on the carnage of the Hamas-led attacks on southern Israel that led to the war in Gaza. By Ephrat Livni Prime Minister ...
Bleeping Computer

NPM package caught using QR Code to fetch cookie-stealing malware

Newly discovered npm package 'fezbox' employs QR codes to retrieve cookie-stealing malware from the threat actor's server. The package, masquerading as a utility library, leverages this innovative ...
InfoWorld

QR codes become the vehicle for malware in new technique

A newly-discovered malicious package with layers of obfuscation is disguised as a utility library, with malware essentially hiding in plain sight in embedded QR codes. QR codes are ubiquitous these ...
Yahoo

Don't Fall for This Sneaky QR Code Scam if You Get a Surprise Package

A new version of package scams aims to steal your information. A new package scam started this summer, and it's likely to gain momentum as people start ordering their iPhone Airs and buying gifts for ...
American Banker

The promise and perils of QR codes in banking

QR codes are growing in popularity as a way to enhance payments, assist with digital onboarding, process loan applications and secure cashless banking. But QR codes also present risk to banks and ...