Ever wondered why seemingly harmless Amazon packages are suddenly landing on your doorstep with no sender name, no return address—just a mysterious QR code tucked inside, inviting you to scan it?

Owen Gorter · Quick Response (QR) codes have been used for phishing scams ever since they started gaining popularity. They blend in with every other QR code and pose a security risk to your mobile ...

Unsolicited packages, often containing cheap, low-value items, could be a sign of a scam known as 'brushing' and potential identity theft.

NordVPN warns that QR code attacks are escalating, with a staggering 26 million individuals already potentially exposed to ...

QR codes offer unparalleled convenience, allowing quick access to websites, payments, and apps. However, as their popularity grows, so do the risks associated with them. Cybercriminals exploit these ...

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Brian Ledbetter with Guidepoint Security explains a new scam called “quishing” is using fake QR codes to install malware on devices and steal information. The Federal Trade ...

The use and consumer familiarity with QR codes present an opportunity for businesses to direct current or potential customers to their websites, mobile apps, digital marketplaces, or anything else ...

THEY SEEM TO BE JUST ABOUT EVERYWHERE. QR CODES OR QUICK RESPONSE CODES ARE SMALL BARCODES THAT WHEN YOU SCAN THEM WITH YOUR PHONE, TAKE YOU JUST ABOUT ANYWHERE. LIKE THIS RANDOM YOUTUBE VIDEO OF ME ...

Package delivery and shipping scams also skyrocket this time of year, and the WREG Investigators learned scammers are using new technology to trick consumers out of their money and identities. Daniel ...

A new package scam started this summer, and it's likely to gain momentum as people start ordering their iPhone Airs and buying gifts for the holidays. Picture getting a package delivered to your front ...

McAfee’s latest Scam Detector update focuses on stopping scams before you click, scan, or reply. Real-time QR code scanning is a major upgrade, helping users avoid fake login pages and malware-filled ...

Encrypted QR Codes are here. Should workplaces be using them? Companies go to great lengths to protect sensitive personal and financial information. But as cybercriminals become increasingly ...