How to scan a QR code safely using your smartphone

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

Don't scan another unknown QR code without running it by this threat detector

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 ...

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; ...
Android Authority

Android's redesigned QR code scanner is finally here with one-handed improvements

Google has finally started rolling out the design refresh for Android’s built-in QR code scanner, which we first spotted a year ago. The new interface brings all the buttons close to the bottom of the ...

Why you should avoid scanning an unknown QR code

QR codes can act as a convenient shortcut but, in the right hands, it can also be a tool for scammers. Here's why you should ...
9to5google

Google rolls out redesign of Android’s QR code scanner

As announced in May, Google has given its default QR code scanner on Android an appreciable redesign. Upon launch (via the Quick Settings Tile or lockscreen shortcut), there’s a nice animation of the ...