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 ...

But QR codes can also leave you vulnerable. That’s because scammers, organized criminal gangs, and shady nation-states are ...

Many restaurants and bars began using QR codes during the COVID pandemic as a means of providing access to menus while enabling a contactless experience. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) It ...