The year 2026 is almost here, and with the new year comes a new wave of scams that could potentially drain your bank account.

India's digital boom is fueling a sophisticated criminal ecosystem, with cybercrime surging by 890% to over Rs 22,845 crore ...

Earlier this month, the City of Vancouver issued an alert warning about fraudulent QR code stickers stuck on some parking ...

The fraudulent QR codes directed users to a fake website that collected payment, rather than to the real PayByPhone module.

Scanning a restaurant menu QR code feels quick and harmless, but in 2025, fake QR scams are silently stealing personal and financial details, warns a report by the New York Post. Here’s what can go ...

Example of a PDF attachment with a QR code. Malicious QR codes commonly appear in mass phishing campaigns as well as targeted ...

QR code scams have increased in recent months. Scammers are now targeting people who use QR codes in restaurants to view menus and make payments. Many restaurants are now using QR menus. A QR code is ...

INSTORE’s November Brain Squad survey asked jewelers whether they use QR codes in their stores — and the industry is pretty evenly split. Exactly 49% said yes, 51% said no.

Researchers warn of a new WhatsApp “GhostPairing” attack that silently links attacker devices to accounts, enabling message ...

Quishing,” or QR-code phishing, is emerging as a fast-growing fraud tactic. • Consumer advocates say older adults are among the most frequent targets ...

Namma Metro will run late on New Year’s Eve in Bengaluru, with extended services on Purple, Green and Yellow lines to manage ...

City buses in Taipei and New Taipei City, as well as the Taipei MRT, would begin accepting QR code payments from five ...