Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. In a blog post, the FTC cautioned that cleverly placed QR codes can set people up for a scam. In a blog post, the ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Quick response codes, better known as QR codes, are a fast and simple way to access information, pay for parking, or view restaurant menus. However, their convenience can sometimes ...

To avoid being a cyber victim, the basic rule applies. If it’s too good to be true, it probably is. So if an offer for a free $100 gift card comes with a QR code to scan, contact the company ...

The growing cybersecurity concerns today see another contender enter the list, as QR codes are now considered to be compromised, especially for old ones, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns.

A new scam is afoot in Palm Beach, and the Police Department wants you to be aware of it. This scam is known as “brushing,” and it involves getting an unexpected package by mail or through a delivery ...

Among the many changes brought about by the pandemic is the widespread use of QR codes, graphical representations of digital data that can be printed and later scanned by a smartphone or other device, ...

A new scam is afoot in Palm Beach, and the Police Department wants you to be aware of it. This scam is known as “brushing,” and it involves getting an unexpected package by mail or through a delivery ...

QR codes can be very handy, allowing you to quickly pull up information about parking payment systems, details about gifts you've been sent, and even menus at restaurants you visit. But they also have ...

QR code-based phishing attacks appear to be on the rise. For this “new” hacking vector, someone gets a phishing email asking them to scan a QR code, that code redirects to a malicious link (usually to ...