“QR codes have become a silent gateway for cybercriminals. Unlike traditional phishing emails where we've learned to spot red flags, a physical QR code feels inherently trustworthy,” says Marijus ...

As smartphones have become more and more ubiquitous, so have QR codes. These maze-looking squares are a type of matrix bar code that contains data — usually, QR codes point to a website or open a ...

Scammers are placing QR codes on unexpected packages to trick consumers into revealing personal information. Scanning these malicious QR codes can lead to fake websites that steal data or install ...