You probably scan QR codes without giving them a second thought—but how do those little black-and-white squares actually work? This month's Bits & Bytes explores the surprising history, clever ...

In a social media post this week, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said fake QR codes requesting money have been circulating online, falsely claiming to be connected to NBC’s “Today” show co-host ...

QR code phishing bypasses MFA, leading to data theft. How quishing attacks work, and what you can do to stay safe.  Ever had ...

You probably think you need to use your smartphone's camera to scan a QR code, right? That's not the case — it's entirely ...

A PNG hiding a prompt injection could steal your repo's secrets, researchers demonstrate. The technique, dubbed 'Ghostcommit, ...

Question: Are QR codes really dangerous and if so, what should I be looking for? Answer: QR codes have become so woven into everyday life that most people scan them without a second thought; ...

Consumers will soon be able to scan certain sodas to get additional nutrition information. The American Beverage Association on Tuesday said that major companies it represents, including The Coca-Cola ...

America’s biggest nonalcoholic beverage companies will add ingredient safety data to drink packaging QR code links, giving consumers access to more information about the contents of their products.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has officially signed the brake tag bill into law, abolishing inspection stickers for most drivers in the state. The bill, spearheaded by Rep. Larry Bagley, replaces the ...

Google is introducing a major update to Quick Share on Android, making it easier for users to transfer files directly to iPhones and other iOS devices. The company officially revealed the new QR ...

Sharing files between Android and iPhone has always been a pain, but Google is quietly fixing that. The company launched a new Quick Share feature that made Android devices compatible with Apple’s ...

May 11, 2026 - The Department of Justice (DOJ) continues to experience blowback from how it handled the release of voluminous files from the criminal investigations of Jeffrey Epstein. Overlooked in ...