As smartphones have become more and more ubiquitous, so have QR codes. These maze-looking squares are a type of matrix bar code that contains data — usually, QR codes point to a website or open a ...

“QR codes have become a silent gateway for cybercriminals. Unlike traditional phishing emails where we've learned to spot red flags, a physical QR code feels inherently trustworthy,” says Marijus ...

Over 26 million people may have been lured to malicious websites via fake QR codes, with cybersecurity experts urging users ...