QR codes have quietly become the remote control for everyday life, from restaurant menus to parking meters to office sign-ins ...

Scanning a QR code can expose you to identity theft, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Quick-response, or QR codes, which store links and other information and are readable by a smartphone ...

According to Levinzon, one reason why cybercriminals may favour QR codes in emails instead of regular phishing emails is that QR codes often bypass anti-phishing and scam filters, because these often ...

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 ...

Next time you’re about to scan a QR code, you might want to double check if it’s legit. The quickest way to access a link is now becoming the quickest way for hackers to access your personal ...

Your smartphone is full of surprises. There's an app if you want to use your phone as a magnifying glass or scanner. Tap or click here for hidden apps on your smartphone and how to find them.

QR code-based phishing attacks appear to be on the rise. For this “new” hacking vector, someone gets a phishing email asking them to scan a QR code, that code redirects to a malicious link (usually to ...

Your smartphone is full of surprises. There's an app if you want to use your phone as a magnifying glass or scanner. Tap or click here for hidden apps on your smartphone and how to find them.