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 ...

Among the many changes brought about by the pandemic is the widespread use of QR codes, graphical representations of digital data that can be printed and later scanned by a smartphone or other device.

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Birch is a London-based advisor on digital financial services. Feb 28, 2024, 01:41pm EST Mar 12, 2024, 09:02am EDT ...