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I couldn't agree more. Though, just because we haven't heard of widespread cases doesn't mean it hasn't or isn't happening. > There's just no way for laypeopl
by wrayjustin 4y ago
I couldn't agree more. Though, just because we haven't heard of widespread cases doesn't mean it hasn't or isn't happening.
> There's just no way for laypeople to evaluate the provenance of random QR codes.
Arguably, even seasoned veterans may have difficulty confirming the validity. Too often, it's a patchwork of random third parties before the order is completed.
> The restaurant industry often uses random third-party sites for their menus, so even that is a poor signal.
Which makes this all that worse, as it's contrary to all of the "verify" messaging we've been preaching from the security world.