The city of Redondo Beach, just south of Los Angeles, reportedly has at least 150 of these fake QR codes, according to local police, with a high concentration in the areas of Esplanade and Riviera ...

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 ...

So, I reiterate: you really shouldn’t scan random QR codes. And, if possible, tell your less tech-savvy friends and relatives the same thing.

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 have become increasingly popular since the COVID-19 pandemic, ... The FTC warned the public not to scan random QR codes and to be suspicious of unsolicited communications containing them.

So random that when it is scanned you may end up with a weather forecast, video of a dancing child or a tweet. Each time the QR code is scanned, something new will appear on the screen.

A QR code (short for Quick Response code) is a two-dimensional barcode that can be read by your smartphone camera. QR codes provide quick access to product information, promotions and other content.

In general, please don't scan random QR codes if they weren't approved for broadcast during the biggest television event of the year. Getting you to scan a random QR code is actually a pretty ...