Why you should avoid scanning an unknown QR code

QR codes can act as a convenient shortcut but, in the right hands, it can also be a tool for scammers. Here's why you should ...

How to scan a QR code safely using your smartphone

Not all smartphones require a third-party app to scan QR codes. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shows you how to scan codes using ...
Android Authority

Circle to Search now automatically scans barcodes and QR codes

Google is rolling out barcode and QR code support in Circle to Search. The feature automatically scans barcodes and QR codes and presents a chip that takes you to the result. Circle to Search is ...
Forbes

The FTC Is Concerned About QR Codes (And So Should You Be)

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Birch is a London-based advisor on digital financial services. Feb 28, 2024, 01:41pm EST Mar 12, 2024, 09:02am EDT This ...
Forbes

Google And Police Issue QR Code Attack Warnings—What To Do

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. The simple answer, and the one most often provided in online ...
Android Police

You don't have to highlight QR codes to scan them with Circle to Search anymore

But a new feature that was initially spotted back in May has finally made its way to the public, giving users an easier way to scan and retrieve information from bar codes and QR codes. The feature ...
Android Authority

Here's a demo of Circle to Search's upcoming QR code scan feature

Google is working to bring onscreen barcode and QR code scanning features to Circle to Search. We now have a working demo of the feature. An APK teardown helps predict features that may arrive on a ...