Researchers at Rochester University have developed a new security technology called SDMQR (Self-authenticating Dual-Modulated QR) codes to combat the rising threat of QR code phishing scams, known as ...

QR code phishing has emerged as a serious threat. A retrofit variation that uses cryptographic security and can even work ...

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A driver was fraudulently charged £170 after falling for a scam at a seafront car park. Fraudsters targeted a parking area at Whitburn Road, Sunderland, by placing QR codes on payment machines. When ...

Techopedia explores the latest payment scams in 2025, including deepfake fraud, refund phishing, and voice cloning.

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City council bosses have warned the people of Sunderland to watch out for "scam" QR codes on parking payment machines - after fraudsters targeted two areas in the city.

Drivers are being warned over fake QR codes at Sunderland car parks after a motorist fell victim to fraud. Similar scams have been reported by other local authorities and parking providers. The scam ...

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Fake QR codes, used to scam motorists into giving away their bank and card details, have been found in Guildford car parks.

Drivers parking in Guildford car parks may have been targeted by scammers after fake QR codes were discovered. The codes are ...