Quick Response or QR codes like the one in the picture above seem to be popping up everywhere these days. They are great for advertisers and marketers because they allow users to obtain product information and website addresses by scanning the multidimensional bar code with their smartphone's camera. Unfortunately hackers and criminals are also using QR codes to trick users into installing malware, or handing over personal information.
Before you scan another QR Code with your smartphone, check out our featured article on how to protect yourself from malicious QR codes being spread by criminals and hackers:
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