Watch out for quishing, or phishing through dodgy QR codes, the latest scam catching people unawares - costing some thousands of dollars. The good news is, you can try and avoid the trap. Quishing ...

While QR codes are convenient, they can also hide significant dangers. Many scammers now use them to trick people. Don't get caught out! When you scan a QR code, very little information appears on ...

Facebook posts about the dangers of consumers receiving a package as part of a brushing scam warn that the lone act of scanning a malicious QR code — a code found inside the unsolicited parcel — can ...

Before you scan that QR code, did you know scammers can swap out QR codes to trick people into handing over their info and stealing their money? Yes, we reported an incident in 2023. Fast-forward to ...

QR codes are everywhere, offering quick access to information and services. However, with convenience comes risks, especially as scammers use these codes to orchestrate scams and steal personal ...

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 ...

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 ...

Physical mail phishing resurfaces with Trezor and Ledger scams, forcing users to scan QR codes and enter private keys ...