QR codes have quietly become the remote control for everyday life, from restaurant menus to parking meters to office sign-ins. That convenience is exactly why security experts keep repeating a simple ...

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 ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A crime trend making its way across the country and could be coming to a parking meter near you. Fake QR (quick response) codes are making it possible for crooks to steal your ...

Your smartphone is full of surprises. There's an app if you want to use your phone as a magnifying glass or scanner. Tap or click here for hidden apps on your smartphone and how to find them.

QR code-based phishing attacks appear to be on the rise. For this “new” hacking vector, someone gets a phishing email asking them to scan a QR code, that code redirects to a malicious link (usually to ...

Learn the easiest ways to scan QR codes on your PC using built-in tools, online scanners, browsers, and third-party apps. A step-by-step guide to quickly access links, files, and information from ...

Your smartphone is full of surprises. There's an app if you want to use your phone as a magnifying glass or scanner. Tap or click here for hidden apps on your smartphone and how to find them.