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QR code use grows in popularity but poses hidden risks:
The use of QR codes has risen during the pandemic as they offer a perfect solution to contactless interaction. But many employees are also using their mobile devices to scan QR codes for personal use, putting themselves and enterprise resources at risk.
A new study from security platform MobileIron shows that 84 percent of people have scanned a QR code before, with 32 percent having done so in the past week and 26 percent in the past month.
In the last six months, 38 percent of respondents say they have scanned a QR code at a restaurant, bar or café, 37 percent at a retailer and 32 percent on a consumer product. It's clear that codes are popular and 53 percent of respondents want to see them used more broadly in the future. 43 percent plan to use a QR code as a payment method in the near future and 40 percent of people would be willing to vote using a QR code received in the mail, if it was an option.
However, QR codes are a tempting attack route for hackers too as the mobile user interface prompts users to take immediate actions, while limiting the amount of information available before, for example, visiting a website.
Have any Soylentils done anything interesting with QR codes?
(Score: 4, Interesting) by richtopia on Tuesday September 22 2020, @11:03PM (3 children)
I put a QR code on my business card which is a link to my resume. Also, I have a bunch of stickers with a very simple QR code that points to my contact information, along with my email in size 6 font. Those stickers go on my belongings, particularly shared articles and travel gear. It hasn't happened yet, but if I forget something in the airport or hotel I'm trying to make returning my laptop, phone, camera, etc easier.
With things like tools the QR code sticker is the same but identifies the tool as mine. If I share something like my pressure washer with my coworker, the highest risk is them forgetting about it and the code can help. It also helps with my work phone and laptop: these are the same for everyone, and when we used to go to the office I can quickly identify my stuff as phone with a sticker.
(Score: 2) by krishnoid on Tuesday September 22 2020, @11:11PM (2 children)
Along those lines, do you have a good recommendation for durable, environment-proof laser-printable sticker sheets? Or a similar solution?
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday September 22 2020, @11:22PM
Print on normal paper, then cover with clear adhesive tape?
(Score: 2) by richtopia on Wednesday September 23 2020, @04:19AM
Not really. I use my Brother QL800, which is a thermal printer. The name-brand media is superior to the 3rd party I used in the past, but it still is sensitive to UV light, chemicals, and will rub off on handled surfaces (something like a week lifetime when applied to my phone).
While I wouldn't say they are ready for severe applications, they are really fast to print and apply and are good for most domestic applications. As an experiment I left an example on my truck's dash (UV light testing). At one month, they were noticeably faded but still legible. I've used them to label most of my house: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fak87QH_AhE [youtube.com]