QR codes are not harmless.

Immigration agents have used Mobile Fortify to scan the faces of countless people in the US—including many citizens.

Back in July, Google widely introduced a redesign of the Android QR code scanner, but then rolled it back. The updated interface is now starting to reappear. This is the QR code scanner available from ...

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 ...

Apple added the built-in QR code scanning capabilities right into the camera app of your iPhone. So, there’s basically no need to download a dedicated app to scan a QR code on your iPhone. Also, using ...

It's generally best to avoid scanning a QR code of unknown origin, and caution is becoming more important as threats proliferate. Anybody can make a QR code in a matter of seconds using free online ...

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 ...

QR codes are increasingly being used to share information securely whether it is a Wi-Fi password or a website so if you’re on Windows 11, there are different ways you can scan the QR code. Microsoft ...

Two-dimensional barcodes called Quick Response codes, or QR codes for short, are used to store data that devices can read. While QR codes are popularly scanned via smartphones, what if you want to ...