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 are readable by a smartphone ...

Scammers have used QR codes to steal personal information by imitating legitimate companies or sending deceptive emails and text messages, the Federal Trade Commission said. By Amanda Holpuch QR codes ...

DANRIDGE, Tenn. (WATE) — A QR code on a flyer caught the attention of viewers recently, with many wondering if the code was real or fake. The flyer was sent by the Jefferson County Rescue Squad, which ...

QR codes have become increasingly popular since the COVID-19 pandemic, which proliferated their usage in the form of paperless menus or bills. But with the convenience and efficiency of the scannable ...

You see QR codes just about everywhere these days. The square barcodes show up everywhere: real estate listings, TV ads and social media posts touting what look like great deals on must-have items.

The ad generated so much traffic that it crashed Coinbase’s app, which, as I wrote previously, is a bad thing when you’re trying to convince people they should trust you with their financial assets.

A Quick Response code, or QR code, is an easy way to access information on your mobile device. However, a scam that uses the codes at parking meters is making people become more vigilant before they ...

Sharat Potharaju is cofounder and CEO of Uniqode, whose vision is to enable digital connection with every physical object and place. QR codes drive 37% click-through rates, while email campaigns ...