Car park users are being warned to watch out for fake QR codes being stuck on genuine payment information signs by scammers.

One very easy and convenient way to share access to a wi-fi router is by generating a QR code for joining that wi-fi router, ...

Anyone who has access to the SMSC (which is identified by a phone number stored in your SIM card ... Don't forget to check your phone for malware regularly. QR code verification is straightforward.

The Indian QR coding programme meant to protect domestic drug supplies has failed, and is now a gift to the counterfeiters.

The number of QR phishing attempts soared from 0.8% in 2022 to 12.4% in 2024, according to a recent Phishing Threat Trends Report from Egress. Although you can try to avoid QR codes altogether ...

Google is aiming to dump SMS as a two-factor authentication method for Gmail and switch to a more secure approach using QR codes.

Google will soon phase out SMS-based two-factor authentication in favor of QR codes. The company will use various techniques, including attempting to verify the user’s number directly with their ...

Instead of entering their phone number and receiving a six-digit code, users will see a QR code they need to scan with the camera app. This transition seemingly reduces the phishing risk of Gmail ...

QR codes eliminate the risk of sharing sensitive ... but also cuts down on the number of SMS messages being sent around the globe while eliminating carriers and their security risks from the ...