Russian state-sponsored threat actors have been increasingly targeting Signal Messenger users, with QR code-powered phishing attacks, malware, and more, experts have warned A report from Google’s ...

We've warned you about QR code scams before. Now, we're warning you about a new QR code scam – one that may show up in your physical mailbox. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in Switzerland ...

Security researchers at Barracuda Networks have discovered two novel QR code phishing (quishing) techniques involving splitting malicious QR codes into two parts or embedding them into legitimate ones ...

QR codes were once a quirky novelty that prompted a fun scan with the phone. Early on, you might have seen a QR code on a museum exhibit and scanned it to learn more about the eating habits of the ...

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 — which were invented in 1994 by an automotive company to track car components — became highly popular for their ability to store large amounts of data but are also highly susceptible to ...

Authorities are warning the public about a dangerous new scam that allows hackers to access victims' smartphones within ...

QR codes are popping up everywhere – from product packaging and restaurants’ menus to gas stations. QR stands for "quick response." Scanning the code with your phone's camera will typically open the ...

With the huge popularity of smartphones, two-dimensional barcodes called QR codes are beloved by marketers and are being targeted by hackers and spammers. A user simply scans the QR code with a mobile ...