The FBI warns that malicious actors are now sending fraudulent messages pretending to be from “senior U.S. officials,” but ...

Hang up and use a secret code to combat AI smartphone attacks, FBI says. Update, March 22, 2025: This story, originally published March 20, has been updated with details of a new law enforcement from ...

The FBI is warning of a new “brushing” scam where criminals send unsolicited packages containing malicious QR codes. When scanned, these codes can download malware to smartphones or steal personal ...

QR codes that were once seen as a convenient shortcut for checking menus or paying bills have increasingly been turned into weapons. Fake delivery texts, counterfeit payment links and malicious codes ...