HONOLULU (KHON2) – Fraudulent QR codes are popping up across the country and according the Better Business Bureau, scanning these codes can be dangerous for your personal information and your money.
Scammers are placing QR codes on unexpected packages to trick consumers into revealing personal information. Scanning these malicious QR codes can lead to fake websites that steal data or install ...
You might be used to receiving scam emails or texts, but did you know that you can also get scammed through a QR code? This increasingly common form of scam is referred to as quishing – and it's been ...
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 ...
NEWBURYPORT, Mass. — Quick response codes or QR codes that you can scan from your phone are everywhere: Parking meters, concert venues, and restaurants to name a few spots. But Boston 25 News found ...
Scanning a QR code with your phone is a common request, and should be simple, right? But it's not always as obvious how to do it as it should be. Read on for straightforward, illustrated instructions ...
(WHTM) — Midstate police are warning citizens of “brushing scams,” in which scammers can gain unwanted access to a victim’s phone by scanning a QR code on unidentified packages. According to the ...
Scanning a QR code with your phone is a common request, and should be simple, right? But it's not always as obvious how to do it as it should be. Read on for straightforward, illustrated instructions ...
Nearly three quarters (72%) of Brits do not check QR codes before scanning, with only one in six (16%) aware of potential QR scams, according to new research by NordVPN Over three million people have ...
QR codes have become ubiquitous in our daily lives. It is on various platforms like flyers, billboards, and emails. However, not all QR codes are safe to scan. Cybercriminals have devised numerous ...
During the COVID-19 Pandemic, a popular trend emerged amongst restaurants and restaurant chains that began to spread into all walks of life due to its inherent efficiency. Instead of receiving a ...