Quick Response (QR) codes, those black and white squares whose popularity surged with the rise of contactless interactions during the COVID-19 pandemic, from restaurant menus to parking meters, have ...

The sign on the post at the pizza joint in Detroit had just one word on it, "Dog," and a QR code. My first reaction − and unfortunately this is how it goes when you write a little too much about fraud ...

QR codes are not harmless.

October marks the 70th anniversary of the first bar code-type product. And the QR code — short for quick response — is an evolution on bar codes that are often used to point users to a specific ...

Next time you’re about to scan a QR code, you might want to double check if it’s legit. The quickest way to access a link is now becoming the quickest way for hackers to access your personal ...

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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 to ...

The enhanced Scam Detector blocks more everyday scams, making protection simple and accessible for everyone. Americans spend ...

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A woman looking at a QR code coupon on her smartphone. QR codes skyrocketed in popularity during the touch-free days of the COVID-19 pandemic, and now they’re everywhere. From menus to forms and ...