The North Korean hacking group Kimsuky is using QR code phishing to target Americans with fake questionnaires and malicious ...
You might be used to receiving scam emails or texts, but did you know that you can also get scammed through a QR code? This increasingly common form of scam is referred to as quishing – and it's been ...
Quick Response (QR) codes, those black and white squares whose popularity surged with the rise of contactless interactions during the COVID-19 pandemic, from restaurant menus to parking meters, have ...
“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 ...
A new wave of cybercrime is turning physical mail into a digital trap, with research indicating that over 26 million people ...
According to the latest research, scammers seem to be getting more creative, and this trend appears to be changing as QR codes gain more popularity now among ...
So, picture this: you’ve just parked your car in a bustling city, and as you […] ...
According to Kaspersky data, detections of malicious QR codes jumped from 46,969 in August 2025 to 249,723 in November 2025—a more than fivefold increase in just three months.
QR codes and online payment links can sometimes put users in danger. If used without care, they can lead to leakage of ...
What if a simple scan of a QR code could compromise your most sensitive information? Imagine sitting at a café, scanning a code to access the menu, only to unknowingly hand over your login credentials ...
Uniqode reports that QR Code trust hinges on consistency; reliability shapes user confidence more than security messaging.