Fraud investigators say at least 10% of QR codes attached to online orders, restaurant tabletops and public posters are scams ...

It’s pretty easy to create a fake QR code, and it can be difficult to determine if a code is real before you scan. But there are some ways to protect yourself and maintain online security.

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...

"The best way to protect yourself here is to only scan codes from trusted senders. People are putting out fake fliers, posters. We're in a world where you can't trust anyone," Berger warns.

Motorists have been warned after fake QR codes were spotted at Watford car parks. Residents have reported multiple stickers labelled ‘scan to pay’, with QR codes printed above them, on pay and display ...

Motorists have been warned after fake QR codes were spotted at Watford car parks. Residents have reported multiple stickers labelled ‘scan to pay’, with QR codes printed above them, on pay and display ...