If you’re scanning from a paper QR code in a public place, make sure there aren’t extra stickers on top of the original code.

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 ...

If the fake code is covering up a real QR code, check if the URL is secure and what someone would expect to see. Spelling or ...

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the QR Code, the ubiquitous scanning tag developed by a Japanese engineer that is used in every facet of modern commerce. As the technology evolved ...

Depending on the application for the QR code, you can add an extra security layer for authentication with one-time passwords or biometric verification. Check if the QR code URL starts with "https ...

When scanned, the QR code directed the employee to a Microsoft 365 sign-in box, where the employee duly signed in and completed a multi-factor authentication check. In almost real time an attacker ...