Example of a PDF attachment with a QR code. Malicious QR codes commonly appear in mass phishing campaigns as well as targeted ...

Facebook posts about the dangers of consumers receiving a package as part of a brushing scam warn that the lone act of scanning a malicious QR code — a code found inside the unsolicited parcel — can ...

Scams that were on the rise in 2025 include AI enhanced scams, QR phishing and everyone's favorite toll road scam.

Don't scan random QR codes. A group of fraudsters is sending malicious QR codes through the mail to trick users into installing malware, according to cyber authorities in Switzerland. On Thursday, the ...

Residents are being warned to stay alert for a new scam involving unsolicited packages and malicious QR codes that could put ...

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.

New cybersecurity findings have revealed that approximately 60% of emails containing QR codes are classified as spam, with a smaller subset being overtly malicious, targeting users with phishing ...

A new scam is afoot in Palm Beach, and the Police Department wants you to be aware of it. This scam is known as “brushing,” and it involves getting an unexpected package by mail or through a delivery ...

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QR codes are everywhere. They’re easy to use, convenient for everyone and save a whole lot of time. Just aim the camera on your phone, click and straight to a website you go. But they also have a ...

QR code scan with stop symbol on it. With great convenience comes great responsibility. QR codes have opened up a whole new world of ease for consumers and businesses. But as with any new tech, ...

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