Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Have you received a mysterious package that came with a QR code? It could be a scam. The Federal Trade Commission is warning ...

The scam begins with an email seemingly originating from, for example, UB's HR department, asserting that HR/Payroll has shared a file with you and includes a QR code for accessing the supposed ...

QR code-based phishing attacks appear to be on the rise. For this “new” hacking vector, someone gets a phishing email asking them to scan a QR code, that code redirects to a malicious link (usually to ...

Scammers have used QR codes to steal personal information by imitating legitimate companies or sending deceptive emails and text messages, the Federal Trade Commission said. By Amanda Holpuch QR codes ...

A recent kind of package scam encourages you to download your own malware via QR code. Here's what to watch out for. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security ...