Here's why QR codes can be dangerous and what to do instead

A attack using QR codes is known as "quishing," a combination of QR code and phishing. The danger isn't the QR code itself; ...

Is that QR code a trap? How to spot quishing scams before it's too late

QR code phishing bypasses MFA, leading to data theft. How quishing attacks work, and what you can do to stay safe.  Ever had ...

How to scan a QR code safely using your smartphone

Not all smartphones require a third-party app to scan QR codes. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shows you how to scan codes using ...

QR Codes Aren’t the Problem. What Happens After the Scan is

QR codes sit at the exact moment a customer moves from the physical world into the digital one. You are paying for an offline impression and asking someone to act in seconds. Ther ...

Why You Should Avoid Scanning An Unknown QR Code

QR codes can act as a convenient shortcut but, in the right hands, it can also be a tool for scammers. Here's why you should avoid scanning unknown QR codes.
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QR codes can make finding information quick and easy. But be careful — that link could lead you into trouble

They are everywhere! Those little black and white boxes with dots and squares: QR codes (Quick Response Codes). They show up in the mail, in email messages, in print, and on bulletin boards. Companies ...