Ancient civilizations had hieroglyphics, we have QR codes: the patterned graphic boxes prompting you to access restaurant menus, pay for parking, find out information about a package and more.

"They [people receiving the package] didn't order them. They can't imagine someone is sending them as a gift. But there's a QR code included in the package. Says, 'For more information, scan this ...

The Federal Trade Commission and the United States Postal Inspection Service have both issued warnings about this new twist on an old scam.

if you scan the code with your phone, police say it tries to gain access to sensitive information, including credit card and bank account information stored on your phone. An unsolicited package ...

Officials are warning of "brushing scams," where scammers use mysterious packages with QR codes to steal someone's identity. Trump Suffers Legal Blow — Another Constitutional Violation ...

Once an underdog of the tech world, QR codes are now a core tool for businesses across industries—not just in marketing but ...

Ryan Simmon’s package did not have a QR code. He did go online as soon as he realized it was a random gift. “My first thought was to check my account to see if my account had been hacked ...

Google has built a host of new scam protection tools in Android for identity verification, screen-sharing alerts, and safeguards against prize and toll scams.

While generational tensions and disagreements have sparked resentment in places like the workplace between Gen Z and baby ...

Scammers and cyber attackers are always looking for new ways to steal your information, and even the most cautious among us ...

Startup CodeSquare has created an avenue for companies to give consumers information and incentives by using QR codes on packaging. This is easily achieved through actions such as package tracking ...