Not all smartphones require a third-party app to scan QR codes. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shows you how to scan codes using ...

You could probably tell the difference between a real text message and one sent by a scammer. The phishing text likely has a sense of urgency, asks for payment as a gift card and might make you ...

The biggest flag is urgency. If someone pushes you to act immediately, pause. Other red flags are minor mistakes in links, ...

If you often visit cafes and restaurants, you’ve likely found yourself scanning a QR code to access the menu. They typically request your name, phone number and email address, and despite the constant ...

The ad generated so much traffic that it crashed Coinbase’s app, which, as I wrote previously, is a bad thing when you’re trying to convince people they should trust you with their financial assets.

QR code phishing is becoming hard to ignore as attacks grow rapidly. In the first quarter of 2026 alone, "quishing" ...

You don’t need an app for this —your phone can do it already. You don’t need an app for this —your phone can do it already. The humble QR (or Quick Response) code has become ubiquitous. Invented back ...

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