A dangerous new scam is quietly sweeping across the United States, and all it takes is a quick scan of a QR code to potentially empty your bank account. Cybersecurity experts are warning of a sharp ...

QR codes, once simple conveniences, are now a growing threat exploited by cybercriminals. These 'quishing' scams involve fake codes on everything from utility bills to packages, aiming to steal your ...

Bree Fowler writes about cybersecurity and digital privacy. Before joining CNET she reported for The Associated Press and Consumer Reports. A Michigan native, she's a long-suffering Detroit sports fan ...

QR code scams have increased in recent months. Scammers are now targeting people who use QR codes in restaurants to view menus and make payments. Many restaurants are now using QR menus. A QR code is ...

QR codes that were once seen as a convenient shortcut for checking menus or paying bills have increasingly been turned into weapons. Fake delivery texts, counterfeit payment links and malicious codes ...