Cybersecurity company Egress reports that QR Code scams in emails accounted for 12.4% of all phishing emails in 2023, jumping from 1.4% just a year prior.

Fake QR Codes can also prompt users to download malware onto their devices, which can wreak havoc. Phishing is one of the most common crimes, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's ...

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