Microsoft has reported a sharp rise in QR code phishing attacks, while the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has approved blockchain-based investor registers and direct-to-fund transactions. Separately ...

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.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a warning about a growing cyber threat that turns everyday QR codes into spying tools. According to the bureau, a North Korean government-sponsored ...