QR codes are everywhere. They’re easy to use, convenient for everyone and save a whole lot of time. Just aim the camera on your phone, click and straight to a website you go. But they also have a darker side.

The convenience of QR codes

Would you like to check out the menu at your favorite restaurant? Click on the QR code.

How about applying for credit at your go-to electronics or clothing store? Click on the QR code.

Do you want to know the latest weather update? NBC 7 has a QR code for you.

“They have kind of revolutionized the way we get access to information quickly,” said James Chatwani, senior security strategist with Guidepoint Security.

He explained that QR codes have been around longer than most people think, but they really took off during the pandemic.

“If you think about

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