QR codes are not harmless.

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 ...

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

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.

You might be used to receiving scam emails or texts, but did you know that you can also get scammed through a QR code? This increasingly common form of scam is referred to as quishing – and it's been ...

McAfee’s upgraded Scam Detector now uses real-time QR and message scanning to stop modern scams before you click.

QR codes can be very handy, allowing you to quickly pull up information about parking payment systems, details about gifts you've been sent, and even menus at restaurants you visit. But they also have ...

According to the latest research, scammers seem to be getting more creative, and this trend appears to be changing as QR codes gain more popularity now among ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- From restaurant menus to billboards, QR Codes are everywhere. But before you scan, make sure you're clear of a potential scam. According to experts at QR Code Generator, any code can ...

West Carrollton Police issued a scam warning on social media. They say a “sneak scam” is making the rounds across the country. “It’s called a ‘brushing’ scam, and it’s like getting an unsolicited ...