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Beware: Check QR codes before you scan them to avoid 'quishing' scams

Watch out for quishing, or phishing through dodgy QR codes, the latest scam catching people unawares - costing some thousands of dollars. The good news is, you can try and avoid the trap. Quishing ...
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Quick Share could soon display QR codes to set up devices for file transfer

Quick Share, Google's version of AirDrop, could soon receive an update to support QR codes for easier device connection. Wi-Fi connections are faster for file transfers, but Quick Share now offers QR ...
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Setting up your smart home could be a lot easier next time around, thanks to new Matter update

Matter 1.4.1 implements a handful of new features to ease new-device setup. Multi-device QR code setup will let you add a whole box of smart home devices while only scanning a single QR code. NFC ...
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Android Q Beta 1: Wi-Fi gets ‘Easy Connect’ w/ QR code sharing and setup

Among tons of other changes we’re finding in Android Q today, Google has revamped the Wi-Fi settings in a couple of big ways. Android Q brings “Easy Connect” to Wi-Fi with faster setup and sharing ...
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Verizon eyes QR codes as authentication option

Verizon Enterprise on Tuesday is launching QR codes as a two-factor authentication option in its universal identity service. What's unclear is how many companies will see the handy QR code as a way to ...