The most successful digital scam is one that is tied to convenience. QR codes, which are used for everything from sharing contacts to making payments, are an ideal vector. In India, which runs the ...

So, when an attacker sends a fake UCPath payroll notification with a QR code linking to a credential harvesting site, a SEG ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — If you have some tech gadgets around your house, you know it’s sometimes difficult to keep them organized. Here’s a solution: QR codes. You can pick up a pack of ...

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 ...

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.

What is a QR code? A QR code (short for Quick Response code) is a two-dimensional barcode that can be read by your smartphone camera. QR codes provide quick access to product information, promotions ...

Apple is back at it again with quality control, but this time, it is a hidden QR code on the iPhone's screen that it engraves during production, something the company can only see. This is a form of ...

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 ...