Forbes

The Cybersecurity Threat No One Talks About Is A Simple Code

QR code adoption is soaring this year as every business pursues touchless selling, service and customer experience strategies to protect their customers and employees during the pandemic. An estimated ...
ITWeb

Sophos warns of ‘quishing’ - new cyber attack vector using QR codes

Cyber security firm Sophos has flagged a new attack vector called ‘quishing’ (QR code phishing). Sophos explains that this attack uses fraudulent QR codes embedded in PDF attachments sent via ...
The New York Times

That QR Code You’re About to Scan Could Be Risky, F.T.C. Warns

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 ...
USA Today

Don't fall for this: The fake QR code scam that aims to take your money at parking meters

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 ...
Business Insider

What is a QR code? A guide to the barcode's basics, why you're seeing it everywhere, and how to scan one

QR codes are a type of barcode, or scannable pattern, that contain various forms of data, like website links, account information, phone numbers, or even coupons. QR codes are found everywhere from ...
Investopedia

Quick Response (QR) Code: What They Are, How They Work, and Types

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...