Here's why QR codes can be dangerous and what to do instead

A attack using QR codes is known as "quishing," a combination of QR code and phishing. The danger isn't the QR code itself; ...

Data Doctors: Are QR codes really dangerous?

QR codes have become so woven into everyday life that most people scan them without a second thought. But are they safe?
PlasticsToday

Flexible Packaging Industry Faces Critical 2D Barcode Transition

Flexible packaging manufacturers must address substrate challenges, printing technology upgrades, and quality control systems ...
Onrec

How QR Codes Bridge Offline Customers to Your Social Profiles and Boost Brand Visibility

The challenge is turning those quick offline moments into lasting online connections. Place scannable codes on your key ...
Food Dive

PepsiCo, Coca-Cola to add QR codes for ingredients transparency

The beverage giants are joining an industry-wide effort to connect consumers with government safety data as shoppers become ...
The Shreveport Times

Louisiana Vehicle Identification Program. How to get QR code, starting date

HB 1085 would amend Louisiana's vehicle inspection laws by getting rid of current inspection stickers and replacing them with the Louisiana Vehicle Identification Program. The bill passed the Senate ...
Game Rant

Brawl Stars QR Codes

For over 5 years, Arthur has been professionally covering video games, writing guides and walkthroughs. His passion for video games began at age 10 in 2010 when he first played Gothic, an immersive ...
WDSU

Louisiana governor signs bill replacing inspection stickers with QR codes

THAT GOES INTO EFFECT AUGUST 1ST. ALSO NEW AT NOON, THE GOVERNOR OFFICIALLY SIGNING THE BILL INTO LAW JUST ABOUT AN HOUR AND A HALF AGO. ESSENTIALLY ABOLISHING INSPECTION STICKERS FOR MOST LOUISIANA ...
Science Daily

World's smallest QR code, smaller than bacteria, could store data for centuries

Scientists have created a microscopic QR code so tiny it can only be seen with an electron microscope—smaller than most bacteria and now officially a world record. But this isn’t just about size; it’s ...
TechCrunch

GitHub says hackers stole data from thousands of internal repositories

GitHub, the popular developer platform owned by Microsoft, confirmed it was hacked and attackers had stolen data from around 3,800 internal code repositories. The code hosting and sharing giant said ...
JournalofAccountancy

Worried about that CP53E QR code? IRS updates FAQs

The IRS updated its FAQs on Notice CP53E with answers to four more questions, including how to determine if the QR code on the notice is legitimate. The IRS, in response to Executive Order 14247, ...
Android Authority

Google Messages' easiest pairing method is about to disappear

Google Messages is moving closer to completely removing the convenient QR code pairing method for its desktop web app. In the v20260511 beta version of the Android app, the built-in QR code scanner ...