ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — You see QR codes everywhere these days and scammers know it, which is why officials are issuing warnings about malicious codes. The Federal Trade Commission and ...

The most successful digital scam is one that is tied to convenience. QR codes, which are used for everything from sharing contacts to making payments, are an ideal vector. In India, which runs the ...

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.

If there's a shortage of anything, it's understanding of how QR codes work.

QR codes have quietly become the remote control for everyday life, from restaurant menus to parking meters to office sign-ins. That convenience is exactly why security experts keep repeating a simple ...

According to a new study from Juniper Research, QR code payment usage in Asia Pacific is projected to surge, with its value reaching $1.2 trillion by 2029. This represents a 300% increase from $290 ...

QR stands for "quick response." And if you've ever scanned one you know just how fast they can take you to a website or payment platform. You may not know that a bad guy can create a malicious QR code ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) -There was a time when many people didn’t know what to do when they saw a QR code somewhere. Now that they’re being used for everything from bus schedules to payment options to ...