Here's why QR codes can be dangerous and what to do instead

A attack using QR codes is known as "quishing," a combination of QR code and phishing. The danger isn't the QR code itself; ...

Holdings Launches Invoicing and QR Code Payment Links for Small Businesses

Small businesses can now send invoices, collect payments by link or QR code, and keep their books — all in one account ...

How to scan a QR code safely using your smartphone

Not all smartphones require a third-party app to scan QR codes. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shows you how to scan codes using ...
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Tether backs startup SQRIL, the first real-time, crossborder Scan-to-Pay QR code payment switch for Asia, Africa and Latin America

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. SINGAPORE, Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stablecoin issuer Tether has invested in SQRIL (pronounced squirrel), the ...
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SQRIL expands stablecoin-to-QR payments into Central Asia

The company now plans to expand to Indonesia, Malaysia, Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda and Paraguay.