QR codes, once simple conveniences, are now a growing threat exploited by cybercriminals. These 'quishing' scams involve fake codes on everything from utility bills to packages, aiming to steal your ...

Quishing is proving effective, too, with millions of people unknowingly opening malicious websites. In fact, 73% of Americans admit to scanning QR codes without checking if the source is legitimate.

The Federal Trade Commission is warning Americans about a new scam that starts right at your front door. According to a recent alert from the FTC, the scam begins with fraudsters sending a mysterious ...

Scanning a QR code can expose you to identity theft, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Quick-response, or QR codes, which store links and other information and are readable by a smartphone ...

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Of course, take the visitors figure with a pinch of salt. The number comes from the company itself, meaning the story could be summed up as “Coinbase says its own advert was actually super, duper ...

A viral video falsely claiming VND100 million (US$3,900) was drained in 5 seconds after scanning a QR code has sparked concern. In a video posted on Facebook on Jan. 14, a woman says a customer ...

A sign outside an ANZ branch directed customers to scan the QR code for “opening hours and branch information”. Adding to the confusion, the webpage generated by the code only points users to a ...

Millions of mobile phone users unknowingly expose their bank details to cybercriminals every time they scan a QR code, as what began as pandemic-era convenience has evolved into sophisticated ...