QR code-based phishing attacks appear to be on the rise. For this “new” hacking vector, someone gets a phishing email asking them to scan a QR code, that code redirects to a malicious link (usually to ...

One moviegoer called the mobile ordering experience the "single worst thing" to happen at the Alamo Drafthouse.

But QR codes can also leave you vulnerable. That’s because scammers, organized criminal gangs, and shady nation-states are ...

Kristen Hawley writes about the restaurant business from San Francisco. She's the founder of Expedite, a weekly restaurant technology newsletter highlighting news and big ideas about the future of the ...

WXIN/WTTV – The Better Business Bureau wants you to be aware of a scam that involves packages you didn’t order arriving at your door. That “surprise” delivery may be not be a gift at all. In a ...

The FBI issued a public service announcement on July 31, 2025, warning consumers not to scan QR codes found inside unsolicited packages delivered to their homes. The alert describes a fraud scheme in ...

But as with any new advancement in technology, QR codes come with some downsides. Here’s what you need to know if you use the barcodes in your business: 1. Customers may have privacy concerns. QR ...