Law enforcement warns of sophisticated QR code scams targeting victims through fake payment links, though no cases reported ...

Travel should spark excitement, not fear. Yet in 2026, planning that perfect getaway means navigating a minefield of increasingly sophisticated scams. Criminals have weaponized artificial intelligence ...

So, picture this: you’ve just parked your car in a bustling city, and as you […] ...

ATLANTA — The holidays can bring happiness, hope, and hackers. They can also bring risk, with bad actors looking to take advantage of people using QR codes. It's a common scam hackers use that ...

To join the CNBC Technology Executive Council, go to cnbccouncils.com/tec Almost three-quarters of Americans (73%) scan QR codes without verification, and more than ...

THEY SEEM TO BE JUST ABOUT EVERYWHERE. QR CODES OR QUICK RESPONSE CODES ARE SMALL BARCODES THAT WHEN YOU SCAN THEM WITH YOUR PHONE, TAKE YOU JUST ABOUT ANYWHERE. LIKE THIS RANDOM YOUTUBE VIDEO OF ME ...

Uniqode reports that QR Code trust hinges on consistency; reliability shapes user confidence more than security messaging.

DENVER — Someone plastered QR code stickers all over Denver parking meters along South Broadway and the Golden Triangle. The stickers, which were strategically placed to make them look legitimate, ...