Often, users don’t even need an active internet connection if the payload is self-contained. The new technique sees attackers embed base64-encoded HTML in the QR code itself.

If you receive a suspicious email with a QR code, report it to your IT or security team at work but if one shows up on your personal account, you can always report it as spam or potential phishing.

With 59% of consumers scanning daily, businesses must meet four key expectations: information, convenience, value and trust. Companies that understand these fundamentals can transform basic QR codes ...

The QR code sharing tool is still in development and not publicly available yet, but we managed to get it up and running in version 7.26 of the Google Photos app.

The humble QR (or Quick Response) code has become ubiquitous. Invented back in the 1990s to scan car parts, the barcodes got a popularity boost during the pandemic when touchless tech became ...

The Atlantic League has long been baseball’s No. 1 test lab. And now it’s at it again. QR codes on baseballs? They’re coming to an Atlantic League game near you this season. It sometimes ...

3 Ways to Create a Standout Exhibit at a Conference or Trade Show The new rules of event marketing go beyond the booth to create memorable brand experiences.

The trouble is, with QR codes, you may not be able to tell the difference between a malicious code and a legitimate one until you've scanned it. But there are a few ways you can avoid fakes.

QR codes can pop up anywhere in public, but now they’re getting more specific, targeting your inbox. Ken Colburn of Data Doctors said a QR code is nothing more than a way to generate a web link.

Warnings About Malicious QR Codes in Brushing Scams Exaggerate Danger The claims involve codes that accompany unsolicited package deliveries. Jordan Liles Published Dec. 16, 2024 ...

A Quick Response code, or QR code, is an easy way to access information on your mobile device. However, a scam that uses the codes at parking meters is making people become more vigilant before ...

The use of QR codes wasn’t a particularly common thing in everyday life within the U.S. until the covid-19 pandemic really started to push many restaurants to adopt the codes in lieu of physical ...