McAfee announced upgrades to Scam Detector that improve protection across common scam channels. The enhanced tool helps users check QR code safety and identify suspicious direct messages across apps.

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 ...

SAN JOSE, Calif., January 27, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--McAfee, a global leader in personal protection, today announced upgrades to Scam Detector that make staying safe wherever you're connected stronger ...

Quishing, short for QR code phishing, is climbing fast, with criminals using fake codes to prompt payments or quietly harvest customer data.

QR codes skyrocketed in popularity during the touch-free days of the COVID-19 pandemic, and now they're everywhere. From menus to forms and posters– who doesn't like these scannable shortcuts to ...

QR code payments have become one of the fastest and most convenient ways to pay for shopping, utility bills, food, travel, and other everyday transactions. With just a quick scan, money can be ...

Falling victim to a scam doesn't mean you lack technical expertise. It’s the inevitable result of the sheer scale and automation of today's fraud operations. Modern scammers utilize highly advanced ...

QR codes and fake shopping sites are becoming go-to tools for scammers, often redirecting consumers to convincing but malicious payment pages or lookalike retail websites. Red flags include unusual QR ...

You may want to think twice before scanning the next QR code you see as it could be a scam, the Better Business Bureau warned on Tuesday. BBB said people should be on "high alert" for the new method ...

Drivers in New York City who scan a QR code on a parking meter to pay may instead hand their payment details to a scammer. The New York City Department of Transportation confirmed that fraudulent QR ...