We've warned you about QR code scams before. Now, we're warning you about a new QR code scam – one that may show up in your physical mailbox. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in Switzerland ...
That email advertising a great deal on an inflatable pool to cool off with during this sweltering July may come with a nifty QR code to simplify the buying process. Or you find a QR code touting a ...
Email attacks relying on QR codes surged in the last quarter, with attackers specifically targeting corporate executives and managers, reinforcing recommendations that companies place additional ...
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Scammers have used QR codes to steal personal information by imitating legitimate companies or sending deceptive emails and text messages, the Federal Trade Commission said. By Amanda Holpuch QR codes ...
QR codes are useful shortcuts to online resources via a phone's camera, but scammers are now tampering with them to direct victims to phishing pages and cryptocurrency scams. QR or 'Quick Response' ...
Criminals are using fraudulent QR codes in car parks to steal personal and financial information, Action Fraud has warned. Almost £3.5 million has been lost due to QR code scams with more than 780 ...