Spyder Lovers QR Code

[Lamonster]

The QR code 'threat' is nothing to be concerned about. What a joke of a 'report'. You would have to do much more than just 'scan' the code---- you would have to enable more actions on whatever website it takes you to.

In particular, this is a non issue for the iPhone since you can only install apps from their store. Droid folks would obviously be more open to going to a website and downloading a bad app that could cause harm.

As with going to ANY website- no matter how you get there- use common sense. If it starts asking you for log in info, etc. then leave the page.

Now, if you were scanning from a windows computer or smartphone- you may be at more risk as then you're running an actual computer OS that can be hacked easier. But I can't imaging scanning a QR code on a computer. Not sure about the windows phones.

I hate it when 'news' media reports on things like this and gets people worked up into a frenzy over nothing.

No need to fear QR codes folks. Contrary to the Fox report-- they are not the work of the devil---- ;-)

I didn't get that the code was a threat but the links to where it might take you. You are correct that just like an email you have to watch what you click on and download. I don't have a problem with scanning the code and I can see where it could be useful but I find that I use my camera on the phone to take a pic to remember info I want to look up later online. :doorag:

 

[dancogan]

The QR code 'threat' is nothing to be concerned about. What a joke of a 'report'. You would have to do much more than just 'scan' the code---- you would have to enable more actions on whatever website it takes you to. ...

I don't see the report as a joke. This is precisely what the report said about the threat: It's not the act of scanning the code that's dangerous. But clicking on a link it gives you might send you to an undesirable site.

 

[Arr MiHardies]

I don't see the report as a joke. This is precisely what the report said about the threat: It's not the act of scanning the code that's dangerous. But clicking on a link it gives you might send you to an undesirable site.

Point is, it doesn't change anything. You still have to practice safe browsing whether you follow a link on a website or get there by QR code. And phones (which would make up 99% of the devices scanning at codes), by default, aren't going to be open to most attacks. IOS devices are very walled off. Apps can only be installed from the app store, browsers don't allow extensions, etc. android devices again, only allow installed apps from the app store, UNLESS the user specifically goes into the settings to turn on installation from other sources. If you turn this on and aren't tech savvy enough to handle the potential consequences, you deserve what you get.

 

[arntufun]

Forget these QR codes,

I just want to be sure when I log into Spyderlovers, someone is not trying to hack my computer and steal my famous chicken soup receipe. :roflblack::joke::roflblack:

 

[Firefly]

They just prepare the consumer for the "New and Improved QR Code Antivirus" (more licenses sold).

And THAT is exactly what is going on. Places like Kaspary make big money off of the fears of such things. Makes one wonder just who releases viruses in the first place..... ;-).

Wait and you'll see mobile anti-virus software... at least for the Androids...... create a fear and then an app to calm that fear.......

I guess my main beef was the way it was implied (by the news and out here.. ;-) ) that the 'codes' were some big concern.
I suppose if you're scanning one off a dumpster in an alley (lol)... well.... duh... you wouldn't usually go to a website or call a number from a place that seemed less than reputable either.

But if you come across a brochure, magazine or business card from a reputable place with a QR code on it--- you really don't need to be afraid.

I think Phishing is probably the main concern. I get emails every day from 'banks' wanting me to 'update my info', etc..... yeah... riiiiight.. most of the time they're not even places I bank with.

Although I am still waiting for that Nubian Prince to deposit $100 Million US dollars into my bank account..... ;-)

 

[Arr MiHardies]

HAlf considering putting a qr code on my Spyder now to link here and the BRP site.