If an alert feels overly pushy, you must take additional steps to confirm whether it is realthere is every chance it is fake. Start by running a scan for malware using Windows Security or other ...

Uniqode examined industry reports and news coverage to explore how encrypted QR Codes can help protect workplaces from scams.

As workplaces grapple with new security threats, businesses may seek extra protective measures. Uniqode examined industry ...

It’s pretty easy to create a fake QR code, and it can be difficult to determine if a code is real before you scan. But there are some ways to protect yourself and maintain online security.

Scammers put stickers with fake QR codes on pay stations ... While some antivirus companies have scanner apps that check the safety of a link before you open it, the FBI recommends against ...

The next phase of the con consists of taking remote control of people’s computers and performing a fake security scan as a scare tactic. We called the number and went through the process ...

Similarly -- but fraudulently -- scareware issues a fake warning message ... not a quick scan -- make take a while to run depending on your security program, so be patient as it cleans your ...

Security researchers have spotted another malicious ... scanning and IT management software companies, such as Advanced IP Scanner, Angry IP Scanner, IP scanner PRTG, and ManageEngine.

a fake Microsoft “security scan” pop-up that says you have all manner of nasty stuff on your computer, including trojans, spyware, and “child pornography.” This is meant to terrify you ...