Figures from Action Fraud show that 784 reports of quishing were made to the fraud reporting service between April 2024 and ...

QR codes, once simple conveniences, are now a growing threat exploited by cybercriminals. These 'quishing' scams involve fake codes on everything from utility bills to packages, aiming to steal your ...

Scammers now send unexpected packages with QR codes that redirect victims to fraudulent websites or download malicious software to steal sensitive information.

According to NordVPN, 73% of Americans report scanning QR codes without verifying their source, with 26 million having ...

Quishing is proving effective, too, with millions of people unknowingly opening malicious websites. In fact, 73% of Americans admit to scanning QR codes without checking if the source is legitimate.

The latest company to get into the mobile-payment market, the bank is using QR codes that let customers use a smartphone to scan pictures and make their payments. Marguerite Reardon started as a CNET ...

Imagine a scenario where you don’t need to hunt for an ATM or visit a bank branch to withdraw cash. Instead, all it takes is ...

A viral video falsely claiming VND100 million (US$3,900) was drained in 5 seconds after scanning a QR code has sparked concern. In a video posted on Facebook on Jan. 14, a woman says a customer ...

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched a pilot for the digital rupee (e₹) in December 2022 and over thirteen banks currently offer the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) to its customers. But if ...

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If one can pay for goods and services by scanning a QR code, why can’t devotees make donations at places of worship in the same way? Kerala-based Federal Bank offers devotees at various places of ...