Some cybersecurity experts have voiced concerns about using a vulnerable QR code on live TV. The 60-second ad, paid for by cryptocurrency exchange platform, featured a QR code that took those who scanned it to the companys trading website. The website crashed due to the ad’s popularity and subsequent high website traffic, but it got back up soon. The vulnerability was brought to the platform’s attention on Friday by a hacker known as Tree of Alpha-hat. He called the vulnerability “potentially market-uking” and said it required immediate attention.”]
Source: https://www.cuinfosecurity.com/security-implications-coinbases-super-bowl-ad-a-18510