WATE 6 On Your Side

How to tell if a QR code is legitimate: 6 On Your Side investigates

DANRIDGE, Tenn. (WATE) — A QR code on a flyer caught the attention of viewers recently, with many wondering if the code was real or fake. The flyer was sent by the Jefferson County Rescue Squad, which ...

'Use cash instead' warning issued to anyone who pays by phone at car parks

Fraudsters are placing fake QR code stickers over genuine codes at pubs, cafes, restaurants, and parking machines ...

Most Americans scan QR codes without checking their source — but the FTC warns that could cost you. Here’s how

According to NordVPN, 73% of Americans report scanning QR codes without verifying their source, with 26 million having already been directed to malicious sites that aim to steal their information or ...
Android Authority

Android's redesigned QR code scanner is finally here with one-handed improvements

Google has finally started rolling out the design refresh for Android’s built-in QR code scanner, which we first spotted a year ago. The new interface brings all the buttons close to the bottom of the ...

Drivers warned over QR code scams – what quishing is and how to avoid it

Drivers have been warned of the growing frequency of QR code parking scams and the top things to do to make sure you are not ...