There are several reasons why your Pixel 8’s QR code scanner might stop working suddenly. It could be a temporary glitch with the Camera app, an issue with lighting conditions, or even a dirty ...

A QR code on a flyer caught the attention of viewers recently, with many wondering if the code was real or fake. The flyer ...

Not all smartphones require a third-party app to scan QR codes. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shows you how to scan codes using iPhone or Androids.

TECH How to scan a QR code with your iPhone or Android phone (no apps needed) QR codes are those pixelated squares you see in restaurants, advertisements, stores, food packaging, business cards ...

Did you know that your phone has built-in features that can scan Quick Response codes, those pixelated squares you see everywhere?

QR codes have become the preferred way to open paperless restaurant menus, allow contactless payments, and share online forms, websites, and other information. A QR code scanner is built-in on ...

Scammers are using fraudulent QR codes to direct people to malicious sites in order to steal their data or hijack payments, the FBI said.

There is also a slight chance that the app used to scan the QR code could contain a vulnerability that allows malicious QR codes to take over your device.

Do not download a QR code scanner app. This increases your risk of downloading malware onto your device. Most phones have a built-in scanner through the camera app.

Here’s what happens when you scan one of those ubiquitous two-dimensional black-and-white patterns, and why the FTC urges you to use caution.