ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — You see QR codes everywhere these days and scammers know it, which is why officials are issuing warnings about malicious codes. The Federal Trade Commission and ...

As QR codes have become ubiquitous, their proliferation has given rise to new and emerging security risks. More than 80% of US-based QR code users said they think QR codes are safe, but only 37% of ...

QR codes are practical and easy to use. Aim the phone's camera, click, and straight to a website you go. But experts warn ...

You've likely seen at least one QR code today. They're found on product packaging, in restaurants, and at gas stations. They look like this: QR stands for "quick ...

QR codes are a part of everyday life. They appear everywhere and on everything. The BBB warns that scammers use QR codes to ...

Facebook posts about the dangers of consumers receiving a package as part of a brushing scam warn that the lone act of scanning a malicious QR code — a code found inside the unsolicited parcel — can ...

QR code scan with stop symbol on it. With great convenience comes great responsibility. QR codes have opened up a whole new world of ease for consumers and businesses. But as with any new tech, ...

Quishing is proving effective, too, with millions of people unknowingly opening malicious websites. In fact, 73% of Americans admit to scanning QR codes without checking if the source is legitimate.

Millions of mobile phone users unknowingly expose their bank details to cybercriminals every time they scan a QR code, as what began as pandemic-era convenience has evolved into sophisticated ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) -There was a time when many people didn’t know what to do when they saw a QR code somewhere. Now that they’re being used for everything from bus schedules to payment options to ...

QR stands for "quick response." And if you've ever scanned one you know just how fast they can take you to a website or payment platform. You may not know that a bad guy can create a malicious QR code ...