The latest QR-enabled heist involves parking payments, and has been spotted in major cities from Los Angeles to Denver. With ...

Last month, the FBI reiterated the dangers of “juice jacking,” an alleged practice wherein bad actors steal data or install malware on your smartphone through public chargers. The problem is, there ...

QR codes emerged as a popular tool during the COVID-19 pandemic in restaurants, to pay for items and exchange funds, and even to board a flight. Our smartphones are equipped with technology to scan ...

YOU HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. YES, FOLKS, THEY’RE EASY TO USE, BUT THE DESIGN OF QR CODES MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE USER TO KNOW WHERE THAT CODE WILL DIRECT THEM AFTER THEY SCAN IT. THIS ALLOWS ...

A QR code on a flyer caught the attention of viewers recently, with many wondering if the code was real or fake. The flyer ...

Earlier this month, the FTC issued a statement about the danger of scanning QR codes in public. In a release, the agency warned that “scammers hide harmful links in QR codes to steal personal ...

The PA Turnpike Commission is making it easier for customers to pay their tolls and save money every time they travel the highway. A recent upgrade of the Turnpike’s Toll By Plate invoice includes a ...

The FBI is warning about an emerging scam that uses QR codes on unwanted packages to trick users into submitting their personal information or downloading malware. The FBI is warning the public to ...

Costco is testing a "Scan & Go" system to expedite checkout. The new system will allow customers to scan items with their phones and pay through the app. The "Scan & Go" system is being tested in 27 ...

American Family Field is introducing a new, QR code-based parking payment system for Milwaukee Brewers game days this season. The system, which relies on license plate recognition technology, is a ...

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