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 ...

Before you scan that QR code, did you know scammers can swap out QR codes to trick people into handing over their info and stealing their money? Yes, we reported an incident in 2023. Fast-forward to ...

The Quick Response code (or QR code) was introduced in 1994, but it never really took off in the US until decades later when the pandemic created a need for a quick, easy, and (most importantly) touch ...

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.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Nearly every day, you come across a QR code to scan with your phone. From downloading a menu at restaurant to paying for something with your phone, QR codes can be convenient but ...

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 ...