That would be a big mistake. These codes can easily take you to any URL with a quick tap, and that's a dangerous access point ...

Scammers now send unexpected packages with QR codes that redirect victims to fraudulent websites or download malicious ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A crime trend making its way across the country and could be coming to a parking meter near you. Fake QR (quick response) codes are making it possible for crooks to steal your ...

As a way to reduce contact during the pandemic, businesses put QR codes to good use, enabling people to safely order food, pay for parking, redeem offers, and more, all without risking COVID-19 ...

QR codes are seemingly everywhere now. Sure QR, or quick response, codes for smartphones have been around for at least a decade, but unlike other areas of the world like China, they never quite caught ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Countries like China have been obsessed with QR codes for a while ...

Rauer said the BBB has seen an increase in so-called “quishing” scams, which involve using QR codes. “It will lead to you to a phishing website which will extract your personal information, your ...

A QR code on a flyer caught the attention of viewers recently, with many wondering if the code was real or fake. The flyer ...

RALEIGH, N.C. -- A new email scam campaign is using QR codes to get your sensitive information. It's called "quishing" or QR phishing, and security experts say it's when fraudsters launch email ...

That visual, machine-interface technology we all know from the grocery store is experiencing a renaissance. The first item to be marked with a Universal Product Code or barcode tracks back more than ...

Criminals are creating fake QR codes to scam unsuspecting people. Here's how to stay safe. As a way to reduce contact during the pandemic, businesses put QR codes to good use, enabling people to ...