The best way to protect your WhatsApp account is with Two-Step Verification, an optional feature that adds an extra layer of ...

THEY SEEM TO BE JUST ABOUT EVERYWHERE. QR CODES OR QUICK RESPONSE CODES ARE SMALL BARCODES THAT WHEN YOU SCAN THEM WITH YOUR PHONE, TAKE YOU JUST ABOUT ANYWHERE. LIKE THIS RANDOM YOUTUBE VIDEO OF ME ...

Parents have been warned of the risks of scammers joining school WhatsApp groups - or even creating their own ‘official’ ones ...

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McAfee’s latest Scam Detector update focuses on stopping scams before you click, scan, or reply. Real-time QR code scanning is a major upgrade, helping users avoid fake login pages and malware-filled ...

In impersonation scams, criminals pretend to be someone you know, a friend, colleague, or family member. They may claim they’ve changed their phone number or that they’re in urgent trouble and need ...

QR codes are everywhere, but not all of them are as innocent as they seem. The new digital threat is called "quishing." While some QR codes are safe, others can lead you to hazardous sites. RELATED: ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, another scam! 7 On Your Side has been sharing the 12 Scams of Christmas, and now we unwrap the crooked QR code, it's part two ...

Owen Gorter · Quick Response (QR) codes have been used for phishing scams ever since they started gaining popularity. They blend in with every other QR code and pose a security risk to your mobile ...

ATLANTA — The holidays can bring happiness, hope, and hackers. They can also bring risk, with bad actors looking to take advantage of people using QR codes. It's a common scam hackers use that ...

Encrypted QR Codes are here. Should workplaces be using them? Companies go to great lengths to protect sensitive personal and financial information. But as cybercriminals become increasingly ...