Be wary of QR code scams, warns the FTC

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned the public against scanning any old QR code in

last week. Naturally, the warning comes down to security and privacy — bad actors can put QR codes in inconspicuous places or send them via text or email, then just sit back and wait for a payday in the form of money, logins, or other sensitive information.

The New York Times reported that John Fokker, who heads threat intelligence…