That QR code in your mystery delivery might be bait for phishing or malware. The FBI explains how the scam works – and how to ...

• Due to the complexity of what appears to be a simple QR code, criminals are able to embed the code with links to viruses ...

Once you scan a QR code, check the URL to make sure it is the intended site and looks authentic. A malicious domain name may be similar to the intended URL but with typos or a misplaced letter.

Dynamic QR codes vs static QR codes are emerging as a key tool for brands to own the post-purchase experience and capture ...

In Brazil, QR codes have been powering Pix, the country's instant payment scheme, for years. Two fintechs are hoping that ...

A label with a QR code is tied to an olive tree in Oliete, northeastern Spain, in December 2018. The label reads, 'Adopt an olive tree.' QR codes, which are everywhere these days, can be found in ...

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 ...

QR scanning is habitual —59% of users scan QR codes daily to access information, offers, and services instantly. Engagement is high-intent —A QR scan isn’t a casual scroll; it’s a decision.

QR codes are convenient for parking meters and restaurants — but are also convenient for scammers By Lynda Baquero • Published October 17, 2023 • Updated on October 18, 2023 at 9:29 am ...