QR codes have become part of our everyday life, which is what makes them the perfect target for scammers. Quishing is dangerous – here's how to avoid it.

QR codes are ubiquitous in fmcg. Now advances in tech are offering brands new ways to connect and communicate via packaging.

For example, barcodes can only be scanned in a line, whereas a scanner can read QR codes in all directions (two-dimensions). As a result, QR codes can hold more data than barcodes.

QR codes are akin to the kind of barcodes you see scanned at the checkout line in a store. Masahiro Hara, working for the Japanese company Denso Wave, invented QR codes in 1994. Tasked with ...

One example is the free Kaspersky QR Scanner app for Android and iOS. When it scans QR codes, the platform puts up a warning if you’re about to visit a URL that’s known to be harboring malware ...

A good example of QR code use is at Whole Foods, where upon checking out, you can scan your QR code if you’re a member of Amazon Prime for a 10% discount.

An example of a QR embedded in a recovered Word document (via BleepingComputer). This scam relied on a QR code to slip a malicious link past antiphishing detection. BleepingComputer ...

An example of QR codes on headstones may offer an entry point to begin thinking through these questions. Gravestone monuments, after all, are built of sturdy matter such as granite, fieldstone ...

QR codes have made a significant impact in industries ranging from marketing to education, but their role in video gaming is equally transformative. These versatile tools enable developers ...

For example, you can copy a link and send it to a friend who has trouble scanning a QR code at a restaurant. How to deal with unruly QR codes that won't scan ...

GS1 QR codes might seem like the perfect upgrade, but it’s not without a few pain points. For example, not all businesses are equipped with the necessary technology to fully utilize GS1 QR codes.

Japan has used QR codes on tombstones, but a viral image doesn't depict that. Instead, it's an image of a memorial at a theme park in China.