QR code usage is soaring in the pandemic but malicious versions aren t something that most people think about. 71 percent of survey respondents said they cannot distinguish between a legitimate and malicious QR code. Mobile users are less vigilant than they are when using a laptop or desktop, according to MobileIron. MobileIron warns that these QR codes can be malicious. They can be programmed to perform any number of mobile actions, including drafting emails, placing calls, opening marketing collateral, opening a location on a map and automatically starting navigation.
Source: https://threatpost.com/qr-codes-menu-security-concerns/159275/