QR code-based phishing attacks appear to be on the rise. For this “new” hacking vector, someone gets a phishing email asking them to scan a QR code, that code redirects to a malicious link (usually to ...

It's a simple thing we encounter many times every single week—often while in a hurry. You pull up at a parking spot, scan a ...

Cameron Nakashima joins producer/host Coralie Chun Matayoshi to discuss why QR codes are used, legitimate businesses uses, ...

Many restaurants and bars began using QR codes during the COVID pandemic as a means of providing access to menus while enabling a contactless experience. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) It ...

QR code scammers target men in 7 key locations including parking lots, dating apps, and restaurants, with quishing attacks up 400% since 2023.

Quick Response codes (a.k.a QR codes) have been around for years — as far back as 1994, in fact — and have become fairly common at this point. The little square-shaped, pixelated-looking barcodes seem ...