A newly-discovered malicious package with layers of obfuscation is disguised as a utility library, with malware essentially hiding in plain sight in embedded QR codes. QR codes are ubiquitous these ...

Speed is essential to a well-managed recall. The faster consumers are alerted and understand what to do, the faster contaminated products can be identified, returned, or discarded. That’s why QR codes ...

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 ...

QR codes were once a quirky novelty that prompted a fun scan with the phone. Early on, you might have seen a QR code on a museum exhibit and scanned it to learn more about the eating habits of the ...

That email advertising a great deal on an inflatable pool to cool off with during this sweltering July may come with a nifty QR code to simplify the buying process. Or you find a QR code touting a ...

QR codes have become an essential tool for accessing digital content quickly and efficiently. They provide a seamless way to connect to websites, make payments, download apps, and much more. With your ...

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Now’s a good moment to play around with some Tomodachi Life QR codes! With Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream finally on the horizon, let’s give the old, reliable original game one last dance before we ...

SMS or text message-based two factor authentication (2FA) is not considered secure, and Google wants to replace that confirmation step with QR codes when creating a new Gmail account. Google tells ...

QR codes have become an everyday tool, whether you’re scanning a menu at a restaurant, accessing a website, or sharing contact details. But have you ever thought about creating them yourself—right ...

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Forward-looking: For almost five decades, the humble barcode has been found on the packaging of almost every consumer item in the world. But there's a push to get rid of them within just two years, ...