Tonight, a new scam warning involving QR codes, the square barcode you can scan with your phone’s camera.You can find them on ...

The study identifies multiple security threats associated with QR codes, many of which exploit human vulnerabilities and the obscured nature of the encoded data. The primary attack types include ...

Fraud investigators say at least 10% of QR codes attached to online orders, restaurant tabletops and public posters are scams ...

Though QR codes, or quick response codes, are quick, convenient, and virtually everywhere – scammers are using the black and ...

Before you scan that QR code, consider where it is, where it's coming from and that it could be a scam. As a freelance personal finance writer since 2008, Jason has contributed to over 100 outlets ...

or it will be even more direct - you'll actually be downloading malware onto your phone or your computer once you do the downloading through the QR code,” warned Weisman. CONSUMER ALERT ...

There is an awareness and effectiveness of QR codes as a bridge to digital information; but how can this change the usual ...

The change will roll out in the coming months and help reduce fraud and spam while improving security.

At the same time, you also want to be aware of the most common phishing attack techniques and methods, know where to go to acquire software safely and never click on (or scan) unexpected links, PDFs ...

Google is aiming to dump SMS as a two-factor authentication method for Gmail and switch to a more secure approach using QR codes.

In a “brushing scam,” you receive a package you didn’t order, often without a return address. This is often a setup by unscrupulous companies who found your address online. After the company ships the ...