The Federal Trade Commission published a consumer alert in April 2026 warning Americans to delete text messages that claim a ...

QR codes can act as a convenient shortcut but, in the right hands, it can also be a tool for scammers. Here's why you should ...

A attack using QR codes is known as "quishing," a combination of QR code and phishing. The danger isn't the QR code itself; ...

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — QR codes are everywhere, from restaurant tables and parking meters to utility bills, but that convenience now comes with growing risks. Cybersecurity experts say scammers are ...

QR codes were once a quirky novelty that prompted a fun scan with the phone. Early on, you might have seen a QR code on a museum exhibit and scanned it to learn more about the eating habits of the ...

QR code phishing is becoming hard to ignore as attacks grow rapidly. In the first quarter of 2026 alone, "quishing" ...

Scammers are increasingly exploiting QR codes to trick people into revealing financial information or installing malicious software on their devices. The FBI has recently issued a warning about a ...

Scammers are taking the old “brushing scam” and making it more dangerous. Traditionally, brushing scams involved sending you packages you didn’t order so sellers could post fake reviews in your name.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said anyone who receives the document should not scan the QR code and report it immediately.

File photo: Luxury cars with Russian licence plates are filling up the parking garage at Helsinki’s airport – Copyright AFP DANIEL MUNOZ A security expert has ...