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QRurb Your Enthusiasm: New Risk and Vulnerability Research on QR Codes

Security Insights - Cybersecurity for Real-World Workplaces

English - April 20, 2021 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.36 MB - ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
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Consider the humble QR code: an older marketing device that exploded in popularity when the world needed touchless solutions for information and payments. 

In fact, according to Chief Security Officer Phil Richards and Head of Endpoint Security Product Management Chris Goettl, the latest cybersecurity research suggests that hackers aren't far behind in leveraging QR code vulnerabilities -- and security teams may be unprepared for a new attack on their managed devices and endpoints.

Today's conversation covers:

New security findings from QRurb Your Enthusiasm 2021: Why the QR code Remains a Top Security Threat and What You Can Do About ItWhat a QR code is, how it works -- and how hackers can leverage the black box of trusted QR codes to siphon money from the intended recipient.Additional QR code vulnerabilities that hackers could exploit.How QR codes have risen in popularity with the need for "touchless" solutions during the pandemic and post-COVID.The importance of mobile device security -- particularly with expanded BYOD policies in a post-COVID workplace.







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