A QR code on a flyer caught the attention of viewers recently, with many wondering if the code was real or fake. The flyer ...

What is a QR Code? A quick-response code (QR code) is a type of barcode that contains data for a locator, an identifier, and web tracking. QR codes have been around for a long time. They were first ...

You see QR codes everywhere these days and scammers know it, which is why officials are issuing warnings about malicious codes.

QR codes soared in popularity during the pandemic for their convenience—but now scammers are using them for a new kind of phishing, dubbed “quishing.” From hijacked parking meter stickers to ...

According to NordVPN, 73% of Americans report scanning QR codes without verifying their source, with 26 million having ...

It's estimated that this year alone, about 98 million Americans will scan a QR code with their phone. But while QR codes are convenient, experts say you need to pause before you scan.

QR codes are a close cousin of the bar codes on product packaging that cashiers scan with infrared scanners to let the checkout computer know what products are being purchased.

QR codes emerged as a popular tool during the COVID-19 pandemic in restaurants, to pay for items and exchange funds, and even to board a flight. Our smartphones are equipped with technology to ...

Not all smartphones require a third-party app to scan QR codes. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shows you how to scan codes using iPhone or Androids.

There has been a recent surge in "quishing" attacks, which are a form of phishing that uses QR codes instead of traditional ...

Have you ever seen a colorful QR code inside a New York City subway station? They’re used to help visually impaired ...

The Marshall County District Attorney's Office is warning the public about a growing scam in which people receive mystery ...