Microsoft has reported a 146% rise in QR code-based phishing attacks in early 2026, as cybercriminals adapt to bypass enterprise security tools. The shift exploits mobile device scanning to evade ...

Microsoft noted a marked increase in QR-code attacks and CAPTCHA delivery methods.

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It’s a simple thing we encounter many times every single week – often while in a hurry. You pull up at a parking spot, scan a QR code and pay within seconds. Or you sit down at a cafe, scan a code to ...

QR codes can be great. They provide a quick shortcut when we’re trying to do everyday tasks, saving us from some annoying typing just to get something done. There’s also something satisfying about how ...

Microsoft flagged 8.3 billion phishing emails as attackers turned to QR codes, fake CAPTCHAs, PhaaS kits, and file-based ...

Microsoft confirmed that a recent Microsoft Edge browser update introduced a bug that prevents Windows users from joining ...

A recent kind of package scam encourages you to download your own malware via QR code. Here's what to watch out for. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security ...

Scammers are sending fake "Notice of Default" traffic violation text messages impersonating state courts across the U.S., pressuring recipients to scan a QR code that leads to a phishing site ...

QR codes, short for quick-response codes, are designed to store information for easy sharing. For example, instead of making someone open a browser on their phone and manually type out a specific URL ...

I tested the top mobile scanning apps to help you turn documents into PDFs, digitize images, and translate text on the go.

Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology for over a dozen years, explaining the latest features, privacy tricks, and top recommendations. With degrees ...