The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned Americans this week that cybercriminals are using maliciously crafted Quick Response (QR) codes to steal their credentials and financial …

Dec 24, 2024 · Although QR codes are already being used by many Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and pop-up retail businesses, 2025 will mark the year when the …

May 1, 2023 · More than 90 million consumers will scan a QR code this year. But the technology can also facilitate identity theft. The Federal Trade Commission is warning that scammers are …

5 days ago · A recent example surfaced in the news just last week, with Malwarebytes publishing a blog post about a targeted QR code attack on WhatsApp accounts. Broken QR codes …

Dec 10, 2024 · You can find up-to-date QR code-related news by exploring industry blogs and tech-based websites that often share news on the latest QR code updates, applications, …

Feb 28, 2024 · The Federal Trade Commission issued a warning about the "growing abuse" of QR codes. Scammers are exploiting the lack of security around QR codes both online and offline.

1 day ago · New insights into bee movements and life cycles have been uncovered after researchers tracked the insects using tiny QR codes glued onto their backs.. By recording …

Dec 11, 2023 · Scanning a QR code can expose you to identity theft, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Quick-response, or QR codes, which store links and other information and …

Jul 26, 2021 · QR codes — essentially a kind of bar code that allows transactions to be touchless — have emerged as a permanent tech fixture from the coronavirus pandemic.

Jan 23, 2023 · QR codes are set to gradually replace barcodes on consumer products. The new system will enable the integration of data over the entire life of a product.