A code, a click, a hack: Inside the WhatsApp fraud that trapped Kannada actors Upendra and Priyanka

In this week’s edition of The Safe Side, we explain how a fake delivery scam exposed the WhatsApp accounts of actor Upendra ...
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QR code hacking: How to protect yourself from rogue QR codes

Parth, the digital nerd, dances between the realms of Android and iPhone like a tech-savvy tango. With a keyboard as his compass, he navigates the binary seas, uncovering hidden gems and unraveling ...
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Don’t scan these QR codes, they could allow scammers to hack into your phone

(WHTM) — Midstate police are warning citizens of “brushing scams,” in which scammers can gain unwanted access to a victim’s phone by scanning a QR code on unidentified packages. According to the ...
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Malicious QR code hacking campaign is targeting Microsoft credentials

QR codes are arguably one of the most ubiquitous technologies of the third decade of the 21st century, following the lead from China, where they’ve mostly replaced cash in everyday transactions. The ...
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WhatsApp: How to find and share your QR code

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...