A recent kind of package scam encourages you to download your own malware via QR code. Here's what to watch out for.

Ever scanned a QR code to pay for parking and thought, "Wow, that was easy?" Well, hold onto your smartphones because we're about to tell you about a sneaky new scam that's giving parkers everywhere a ...

In fact, according to Uniqode ’s State of QR Codes 2026 report, most consumers now interact with QR Codes regularly, with a ...

Scammers are increasingly exploiting QR codes to trick people into revealing financial information or installing malicious software on their devices. The FBI has recently issued a warning about a ...

Scammers are placing QR codes on unexpected packages to trick consumers into revealing personal information. Scanning these malicious QR codes can lead to fake websites that steal data or install ...

“Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth” is a go-to saying when you receive something for free. However, if you get a package addressed to you with a QR code asking you to find out who sent it or with ...

To join the CNBC Technology Executive Council, go to cnbccouncils.com/tec Almost three-quarters of Americans (73%) scan QR codes without verification, and more than ...

Technology speeds up our world, enabling faster turnaround times, streamlined efforts and near-instant transactions. At the same time, today’s consumer is more interested in buying the right item than ...

Sharat Potharaju is cofounder and CEO of Uniqode, whose vision is to enable digital connection with every physical object and place. QR codes drive 37% click-through rates, while email campaigns ...

We’ve all been there, fumbling to order with a QR code at a restaurant. The nonstop scrolling, the impersonal lack of service, no menu descriptions — and once you finally punch in your credit card ...

QR codes have become an important part of everyday digital life. Whether it is making online payments, opening websites, accessing restaurant menus, downloading apps, or verifying accounts, people now ...