Ever wondered why seemingly harmless Amazon packages are suddenly landing on your doorstep with no sender name, no return address—just a mysterious QR code tucked inside, inviting you to scan it?

Quishing is proving effective, too, with millions of people unknowingly opening malicious websites. In fact, 73% of Americans admit to scanning QR codes without checking if the source is legitimate.

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 ...

FASTag users across India are being warned about a rising QR code scam that can empty bank accounts within minutes.

If you scan QR codes for online payments, you too may fall prey to scammers. Reports have shown that in many places, people's ...

QR codes have become embedded in daily life for many adults. Their spread was highlighted on Super Bowl Sunday, when a bouncing QR code on a brightly colored field occupied 30 seconds of very ...

What is a QR code? A QR code (short for Quick Response code) is a two-dimensional barcode that can be read by your smartphone camera. QR codes provide quick access to product information, promotions ...