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Once the item is shipped, the scammers leave fake five-star reviews online using the recipient’s name, or a fake profile made ...

If you’ve recently gotten a random item that you didn’t order, it could be part of a scheme called “Brushing.” ...

QR scams are a new form of cyber threat in which attackers generate malicious QR codes that compromise users’ cyber safety. “QR scams happen when a code is turned into a malicious one, potentially ...

In addition to using deceptive links in emails, attackers are now trying to use QR codes to obtain personal credentials and other information. Data from Microsoft Defender for Office 365 found that ...

An example of a fake parking ticket with the malicious QR code covered up. As if motorists in Houston don't already have enough problems, now officials are warning of a fake parking ticket with a ...

Barracuda Networks, Inc., a leading cybersecurity company that provides complete protection against complex threats for ...

Generally, quick response (QR) codes are safe, but they can be used to redirect you to malicious websites, so caution is important. Here's how it works. —You get prompted to use your device's ...