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

With cases of QR code fraud starting to pop up and some officials warning consumers to take pause, you may be wondering if it's ever safe to scan those little black and white squares and follow the ...

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 ...

Ancient civilizations had hieroglyphics, we have QR codes: the patterned graphic boxes prompting you to access restaurant menus, pay for parking, f ...

QR codes can house a whole lot of data, from the URL of a webpage or service, to where to directly download an app. Here's how to scan them.

In one recent QR code scam, drivers were targeted at pay-to-park kiosks in San Antonio, Austin, and Houston, Texas, nonprofit Pew Charitable Trusts reported in 2022.

Check the display of the scanner to see if the code was picked up correctly. Many scanners will also emit a noise such as a beep to let you know the device registered a code.