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- 1Thai court rules barcode and QR-coded ballots constitutional●Court rules barcode and QR-coded ballots constitutional
A court has ruled that ballots marked with barcodes and QR codes are constitutional, clearing the way for their use in elections. The decision resolves a challenge over whether coded markings on ballots compromise vote secrecy. Supporters say the codes help prevent fraud and double voting, while critics had argued they could be used to trace individual voters, raising concerns about ballot confidentiality.
- 2Android Rakuten Pay finally gains offline code payment●2か月遅れ。Android「楽天ペイ」オフラインコード払い対応 https:// jetstream.blog/2026/09/30/andr oid-rakuten-pay-offline-code-payment-rollout/ #
Rakuten Pay has rolled out offline code payment support on Android, roughly two months after the same feature arrived on iOS. The function lets users complete Rakuten Pay and Rakuten Cash transactions even without a network connection, using a barcode or QR code generated on the device. Japanese Android users had been waiting for parity with the iPhone version.
- 3QR-Jacking lets attackers hijack abandoned brand domains in printed QR codes●QR-Jacking: Angreifer können verwaiste Marken-Domains von QR-Codes übernehmen Sie erlaubt es, ungenutzte Marken-Subdomai
Security researchers warn of a technique dubbed QR-Jacking, in which attackers register lapsed or unused brand subdomains that are embedded in already-printed QR codes. Scans then send smartphones to attacker-controlled pages, while the browser may still briefly display the trusted brand name. Companies are being urged to audit their QR codes and secure the domains behind them.
- 4Spanish-Language Delivery Phishing Link Flagged by Researchers▼Possible Phishing 🎣 on: ⚠️hxxps[:]//qrco[.]de/modifica-tu-entrega 🧬 Analysis at: https:// urldna.io/scan/6abb155a3b77500
Security researchers have flagged a phishing link circulating via a QR-code shortener service, with a Spanish-language address ("modifica tu entrega", meaning "modify your delivery") suggesting a fake parcel-delivery scam. The link has been submitted for technical analysis on a URL-scanning platform. Cybersecurity observers warn that such QR-code delivery scams trick recipients into entering payment or personal details on fake courier sites.