Ever scanned a QR code to pay for parking and thought ... When making parking payments, use your cellular data connection instead. Remember, it's better to use a bit more mobile data than ...

QR codes seem pretty harmless until you scan a bad one and get something nasty thrown at you. If you want to keep your phone and data safe, there are a few ways you can spot a fake QR code.

QR codes — which were invented in 1994 by an automotive company to track car components — became highly popular for their ability to store large amounts of data but are also highly susceptible ...