Scammers are placing QR codes on unexpected packages to trick consumers into revealing personal information. Scanning these malicious QR codes can lead to fake websites that steal data or install ...

(WHNT) – News 19 sat down with Karen Reeves the President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau, to find out about a new scam circulating the area. Reeves warns you to not scan QR codes on unexpected ...

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 ...

QR code-based phishing attacks appear to be on the rise. For this “new” hacking vector, someone gets a phishing email asking them to scan a QR code, that code redirects to a malicious link (usually to ...

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 FBI is warning people to be extra careful with QR codes, especially those found on packages they didn't order. Scammers are increasingly using these codes to trick people into giving away personal ...

Last month, the FBI reiterated the dangers of “juice jacking,” an alleged practice wherein bad actors steal data or install malware on your smartphone through public chargers. The problem is, there ...

QR codes are having a moment. The humble squares may have been around since 1994, but it wasn’t until the COVID-19 era that they became a truly household name. These days, you can spot them pretty ...