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

QR codes have already earned a place in the marketing stack. In order to get the returns, focus on building the infrastructure to make every scan count.​ ...

The ubiquitous QR (“quick response”) codes that appear on everything from parking pay stations to soda cans and promotional flyers have become an increasingly popular target for cybercriminals to ...