PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- QR codes are everywhere, but that doesn't mean all of them are safe to use. It's estimated that this year alone, about 98 million Americans will scan a QR code with their phone.

QR codes are everywhere, offering quick access to information and services. However, with convenience comes risks, especially as scammers use these codes to orchestrate scams and steal personal ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Before you scan that coupon QR code, keep reading. Digital scammers are making this holiday shopping season a real minefield. There are so many ways to get scammed and while ...

QR codes were once a quirky novelty that prompted a fun scan with the phone. Early on, you might have seen a QR code on a museum exhibit and scanned it to learn more about the eating habits of the ...

Among the many changes brought about by the pandemic is the widespread use of QR codes, graphical representations of digital data that can be printed and later scanned by a smartphone or other device.

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 ...