Oct 4th 2026
Hands-On Tech 287
Are There Risks to Scanning QR Codes?
Hosted by
Mikah Sargent
The Security Concerns Behind Scanning a QR Code
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On this week's episode of Hands-On Tech, Barry asks whether anything inside a QR code can actually hurt you, or whether the real danger lies somewhere else, and what a person should check before scanning one out in the wild.
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Links
- History of QR Code
- QR Code Standardization
- Scan a QR code with your iPhone or iPad
- Scan QR codes on Camera from Google
- Cybercriminals Tampering with QR Codes to Steal Victim Funds
- Barcode Scanner app on Google Play infects 10 million users with one update
- See a QR code parked somewhere? Don’t scan it…yet!
- Be aware of parking meter payment scams
- NYC DOT Issues Parking Meter Scam Advisory
- Scammers hide harmful links in QR codes to steal your information
- Unsolicited Packages Containing QR Codes Used to Initiate Fraud Schemes
- Report Fraud - Federal Trade Commission