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How to protect your smartphone from malicious QR codes
(Credit: Screenshot by Ed Rhee/CNET) QR codes are a fun way to share information and they're starting to appear in all sorts of places. QR codes often contain Web links, that when scanned, automatically take you to the Web site. As QR codes become more prevalent, however, it might be a good idea to start checking the QR codes, before allowing your browser to load unknown links. Related stories ...

Tue, 22 May 2012 10:44:21 -0700

US Authorities say Silicon Valley tech executive used fake bar codes in Lego theft scheme
SAN JOSE, Calif. - A Silicon Valley software executive put fake bar codes on Lego sets at various Target stores, bought the toys at a steep discount, then sold them online for thousands of dollars, authorities said.

Tue, 22 May 2012 18:00:15 -0700

SAP exec accused of faking bar codes to steal Legos
A multi-millionaire exec at SAP Labs in Palo Alto allegedly created his own bar codes in order to buy Lego at very, very cheap prices from Target. Originally posted at Technically Incorrect

Mon, 21 May 2012 20:29:11 -0700

Authorities say Silicon Valley tech executive used fake bar codes in massive Lego theft scheme
A Silicon Valley software executive put fake bar codes on Lego sets at various Target stores, bought the toys at steeply discounted prices, then sold them online for thousands of dollars, author...

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:09:56 -0700

This Entire Town Is Plastered with QR Codes That Link to Wikipedia [Qr Codes]
# qrcodes Usually I hate QR codes. They're ugly technology needlessly solving non-problems in a flawed attempt to be futuristic. Even worse, people plaster them on the dumbest things: bikinis , burqas , butts , etc . And now, setting a new low, they've painted a whole town with QR codes. There are literally over a 1,000 QR codes scarring this entire town. More »

Mon, 21 May 2012 16:01:17 -0700