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QR codes are everywhere—from menus and posters to packaging and payment systems. But how safe are they really? In this episode of Discovery Files Stories, we explore QR code security, the rise of QR code phishing scams (Quishing), and a cutting-edge solution funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF): the SDMQR code (Self-Authenticating Dual-Modulated Quick Response).

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📱 WHY THIS MATTERS:
QR codes are convenient—but they also pose a real cybersecurity threat. As scammers deploy fake QR codes to steal credit card info and personal data, the need for secure solutions is more critical than ever. Thanks to SDMQR technology, developed by researchers at the University of Rochester, we now have a way to maintain QR code convenience while enhancing digital security.