Here's why QR codes can be dangerous and what to do instead

A attack using QR codes is known as "quishing," a combination of QR code and phishing. The danger isn't the QR code itself; ...
Forbes

Password Hack Warning As New Threat Jumps From Your Laptop To Phone

Update, July 22, 2025: This story, originally published on July 20, has been updated with an expert counterpoint to the idea that it’s the delivery mechanism being what’s important in the latest ...
TweakTown

Officials warn of new hacking scheme involving QR codes and your physical mailbox

TL;DR: Switzerland's National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) has reported a rise in scams involving QR codes and the postal system. Hackers are sending fake letters to residents, asking them to download ...
Digital Journal

Watch out for a rise in QR code cyberattacks

Alipay’s app (QR code L) currently allows users to pay with a traditional credit card linked to their bank or offers small unsecured loans to buy anything from ...