The scam begins as a typical brushing scam, but fraudsters use Amazon branding to deceive recipients. You don’t remember ...

Historically, QR codes were used for temporary promotions. Today, they are embedded into signage designed to remain in place for years. In sectors such as property, retail, hospitality, education, and ...

Just how small can a QR code be? Small enough that it can only be recognized with an electron microscope. A research team at TU Wien, working together with the data storage technology company Cerabyte ...

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 ...

Recently [mit41301] wondered about increasing the data capacity of QR codes, and was able to successfully triple the number of bits using color. He chose the new rectangular micro QR code (rMQR) ...

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a warning about a growing cyber threat that turns everyday QR codes into spying tools. According to the bureau, a North Korean government-sponsored ...

Sharat Potharaju is cofounder and CEO of Uniqode, whose vision is to enable digital connection with every physical object and place. QR codes drive 37% click-through rates, while email campaigns ...

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 ...

A Bucktown billboard offering free burritos through a QR code is drawing safety concerns over distracted driving, prompting a review request to CDOT as the restaurant says the ad should have already ...

The blue QR-coded signage — to be placed on the left rear passenger window of all taxis — will allow passengers to check driver details, estimate fares and send complaints to the Department of Land ...