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 ...
CNET

Is That a Fake QR Code? How to Spot One and Protect Yourself From Identity Theft

Scammers can use fake QR codes to steal your money and identity. But what can you do when you need a menu? Jason Steele Expert Reviewer and Contributor As a freelance personal finance writer since ...
Android Police

QR code hacking: How to protect yourself from rogue QR codes

Parth is a technology analyst and writer specializing in the comprehensive review and feature exploration of the Android ecosystem. His work focus on productivity apps and flagship devices, ...

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 ...
Fox News

FBI warns of QR code scam disguised in mystery packages

QR codes that were once seen as a convenient shortcut for checking menus or paying bills have increasingly been turned into weapons. Fake delivery texts, counterfeit payment links and malicious codes ...