A dangerous cyber fraud scheme is spreading rapidly across social media platforms, where scammers are exploiting people with ...

The North Korean hacking group Kimsuky is using QR code phishing to target Americans with fake questionnaires and malicious ...

To join the CNBC Technology Executive Council, go to cnbccouncils.com/tec Almost three-quarters of Americans (73%) scan QR codes without verification, and more than ...

(WHTM) — Midstate police are warning citizens of “brushing scams,” in which scammers can gain unwanted access to a victim’s phone by scanning a QR code on unidentified packages. According to the ...

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.

The phishing campaign targeted users on WhatsApp, including an Iranian-British activist, and stole the credentials of a ...

While QR codes are convenient, they can also hide significant dangers. Many scammers now use them to trick people. Don't get caught out! When you scan a QR code, very little information appears on ...

Update, July 22, 2025: This story, originally published on July 20, has been updated with an expert counterpoint to the idea that it’s the delivery mechanism being what’s important in the latest ...