Because QR codes appear as images or PDFs that obscure their URLs, these scams can go undetected by traditional security software.

There has been a recent surge in "quishing" attacks, which are a form of phishing that uses QR codes instead of traditional methods like emails, text messages, and phone calls.

Be cautious before hovering your phone camera over a QR code, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel warned Wednesday.

QR codes have become a go-to staple for contactless transactions of all sorts during the pandemic, and the FBI is warning cybercriminals are capitalizing on their lax security to steal data, money ...

Because mobile devices are generally security weak points for organizations, QR codes that are designed to ease processes such as image file transfers may leave protected health data vulnerable.

Barracuda threat analysts have uncovered two innovative techniques being used by cyber attackers to help malicious QR codes ...

Learn how hackers use QR codes for phishing scams and how to protect yourself from quishing attacks. Stay safe while scanning QR codes.

FBI, cybersecurity experts warn about QR code privacy and security concerns "They could install malware in our devices or add contacts to our contact lists. They could send emails." ...

Here are some tips to help you avoid QR code scams in Nevada: Be careful about scanning QR codes in public places.

Beware of QR codes: Those ubiquitous patterns of cyber dots could be sending you to a world of trouble.

Researchers discovered two new phishing techniques where attackers split malicious QR codes or embed them into legitimate ...

Tanya Candia is an international management expert, specializing for more than 25 years in information security strategy and communication for public- and private-sector organizations. The use of QR ...