The FBI is warning about an emerging scam that uses QR codes on unwanted packages to trick users into submitting their personal information or downloading malware.

As announced in May, Google has given its default QR code scanner on Android an appreciable redesign via Play services.

The scheme unfolds when an individual receives a package that's addressed to them, but with no clear sender. The inside may include a note and a ...

QR codes are convenient but experts warn they can hide costly scams. What steps should you take before you scan? Tips on how to keep yourself secure.

QR codes were given more usefulness in Circle to Search on Android in a previous update, as well as QR codes appearing in ...

The FBI says scammers are now using QR codes on these packages to take the fraud even further by trying to steal money or data from unsuspecting victims.

Here’s what you need to know about QR code scams and a new campaign that takes users to malicious websites as soon as they scan a code.

The app is designed to only pull up information on QR codes generated within the app. Picture: Services Victoria app But the scanner can be easily bypassed with a dummy QR code.

The QR codes are embossed with Braille, so visually-impaired customers can feel where the code is, scan it with their phone and listen to the menu at their leisure. Mr Hulcoop said, in his ...

With QR code phishing attacks (quishing) on the rise and affecting 73% of Americans, learning how to protect yourself has ...

Service Victoria app Working With Children Check security flaw exposed: Dummy QR code able to bypass system A security flaw in the Services Victoria app is letting people infiltrate other people ...