Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. QR codes are visual patterns that store data smartphones can read. AP Photo/Vincent Yu Among the many changes brought about by the ...

Created in 1994 by Toyota subsidiary 'Denso Wave' to quickly track vehicles and parts through the company's automotive manufacturing process, QR codes are used more commonly today for logging into ...

Scammers have used QR codes to steal personal information by imitating legitimate companies or sending deceptive emails and text messages, the Federal Trade Commission said. By Amanda Holpuch QR codes ...