QR codes are those square barcode-looking things that when scanned by your iPhone 16 Pro, Galaxy S25 Ultra or any other phone, can send you straight to a particular webpage or to download an app, all ...

If it seems like QR codes are everywhere these days, that's because, well, they are. Thanks to a surge in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, these scannable codes are being used by businesses ...

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.

Learn how to identify fake QR codes and avoid scams. Spot QR code red flags before scanning and stay safe with these practical tips Learning how to identify fake QR codes from legitimate ones isn’t ...

QR (Quick Response) codes are everywhere these days. You'll spot them on restaurant menus, business cards, product packages, and even concert tickets. A big reason they've caught on is convenience.

A woman holds a smartphone to scan a QR code for contactless payment in a restaurant. QR codes are being used by businesses and brands for everything from payments and registrations to advertising and ...

There's a worrying new alert that anyone who regularly uses time-saving QR codes must not ignore. It appears cyber crooks are now using these scannable boxes to trick people into handing over personal ...

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 ...

SINGAPORE — A number of scams linked to quick-response (QR) codes have surfaced recently, with one victim losing up to S$20,000. In a case that surfaced online and circulated on social media this week ...