The US Federal Trade Commission has become the latest organization to warn against the growing use of QR codes in scams that attempt to take control of smartphones, make fraudulent charges, or obtain ...

These days, it's easy for anyone to take out their phones and scan a QR Code to see a food menu or to pay a bill. But, QR Codes can also make it easy for scammers to access your personal information.

A dangerous new scam is quietly sweeping across the United States, and all it takes is a quick scan of a QR code to potentially empty your bank account. Cybersecurity experts are warning of a sharp ...

QR codes are ubiquitous and incredibly useful for quickly sharing small amounts of information. Although QR (short for Quick Response) codes were originally invented at a Toyota subsidiary company in ...

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A crime trend making its way across the country and could be coming to a parking meter near you. Fake QR (quick response) codes are making it possible for crooks to steal your ...

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.

QR codes that were once seen as a convenient shortcut for checking menus or paying bills have increasingly been turned into weapons. Fake delivery texts, counterfeit payment links and malicious codes ...

Last month, the FBI reiterated the dangers of “juice jacking,” an alleged practice wherein bad actors steal data or install malware on your smartphone through public chargers. The problem is, there ...

QR code scams have increased in recent months. Scammers are now targeting people who use QR codes in restaurants to view menus and make payments. Many restaurants are now using QR menus. A QR code is ...