Andrew Witts , a tech expert, says scanning unverified QR codes or connecting to public Wi Fi puts people a trisk.

GE Profile's new smart fridge, featuring a built-in grocery barcode scanner, falls squarely in the latter category. While ...

Cybercrime is evolving faster than ever, and the coming year could be even more dangerous for digital users. According to a ...

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a scheme focused on parking meters and mobile parking areas that is aimed at identity theft. Criminals ...

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is warning the public about a scheme focused on parking meters and mobile parking areas that is aimed at identity theft. Criminals across the County have placed ...

QR codes are everywhere. They’re easy to use, convenient for everyone and save a whole lot of time. Just aim the camera on your phone, click and straight to a website you go. But they also have a ...

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — QR codes are everywhere, from restaurant tables and parking meters to utility bills, but that convenience now comes with growing risks. Cybersecurity experts say scammers are ...

Scan QR codes faster with these tips. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac You can scan a QR code directly from your iPhone — you don’t need to download a third ...

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 ...

At the most recent NewFronts, TV manufacturers Samsung and LG and Fox-owned streaming service Tubi all talked about integrating QR codes into their ad offerings. The technology, which grew in ...

Quishing is proving effective, too, with millions of people unknowingly opening malicious websites. In fact, 73% of Americans admit to scanning QR codes without checking if the source is legitimate.

You have been warned — do not click. QR codes are everywhere. Whether paying for parking, opening a menu or connecting to WiFi, pointing your camera at a code and opening a link is now the norm. But ...