QR codes are so familiar and widespread, we tend to trust them without question. That’s exactly what scammers rely on.

When you scan a QR code, your device reads the pattern and translates it into information, most often a link. That link then ...

QR codes have become a convenience of modern life. Just scan the black and white mosaic with your phone’s camera and you can do everything from connect to your hotel room Wi-Fi to pay for that public ...

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 ...

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It's generally best to avoid scanning a QR code of unknown origin, and caution is becoming more important as threats proliferate. Anybody can make a QR code in a matter of seconds using free online ...

Uniqode reports that QR Code engagement is stable, but brands must improve execution to meet consumer expectations for ...

QR Codes are no longer something people “try.” They’re something people use every day, whether it’s scanning a restaurant ...

Uniqode reports many QR Code strategies fall into the "one-scan trap," leading to missed customer lifetime value.

Quishing is proving effective, too, with millions of people unknowingly opening malicious websites. In fact, 73% of Americans admit to scanning QR codes without checking if the source is legitimate.

WXIN/WTTV – The Better Business Bureau wants you to be aware of a scam that involves packages you didn’t order arriving at your door. That “surprise” delivery may be not be a gift at all. In a ...

Uniqode reports that brands can leverage packaging QR codes to build direct customer relationships, overcoming retail access dependence.