Most QR codes appear visually similar, making it challenging to distinguish between genuine and fraudulent ones Attackers take advantage of this by replacing legitimate QR codes with their own These ...

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 ...

SINGAPORE – If you see a QR code pasted untidily over an existing one, it could be a scam. The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and the police on Monday issued an alert to the public on the ...

Whether you’re ordering drinks to your table in a pub or want to pay for car parking, QR codes make life simple. A quick scan of a black-and-white grid on your mobile phone takes you straight to a ...

Scammers have used QR codes to steal personal information by imitating legitimate companies or sending deceptive emails and text messages, the Federal Trade Commission said. By Amanda Holpuch QR codes ...