That would be a big mistake. These codes can easily take you to any URL with a quick tap, and that's a dangerous access point ...

A QR code on a flyer caught the attention of viewers recently, with many wondering if the code was real or fake. The flyer ...

What was invented for labeling automobile parts has become one of the essential things of the modern world. The importance of the QR code is often overlooked due to its abundance, especially in the ...

If it seems like QR codes are everywhere these days, that's because, well, they are. Thanks to a surge in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, these scannable codes are being used by businesses ...

Planning a weekend road trip or a cross-country flight? Get ready to encounter to a new, no-touch normal filled with lots of QR codes. During the coronavirus pandemic, businesses big and small are ...

According to NordVPN, 73% of Americans report scanning QR codes without verifying their source, with 26 million having ...

Criminals are creating fake QR codes to scam unsuspecting people. Here's how to stay safe. As a way to reduce contact during the pandemic, businesses put QR codes to good use, enabling people to ...

QR codes are used for everything from opening a restaurant menu to making payments: just point your camera at the QR code, and your phone will automatically open the relevant page. But what happens ...

You can scan a QR code using the camera on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Scanning QR codes lets you easily access websites, restaurant menus, videos, and more ...

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 codes — or "Quick Response" codes — are square-shaped barcodes that can be scanned by mobile devices. They are used for a variety of applications, from pulling up a restaurant menu to directing ...

While it is an absolute privilege to lay hands on the latest tech, my home as a gadget reviewer often resembles a warehouse. Piled high with cardboard boxes and cables trailing everywhere, just ...