Microsoft said that by introducing this feature, users do not need to enter passwords or share passwords with others. Thus, it makes it more convenient and safer for users to share Wi-Fi. This feature ...

Scanning QR codes with smartphones is easy. However, sometimes you don’t want to use your smartphone and wish to scan the QR code natively on your computer. The good news is it’s possible to scan QR ...

Follow these suggestions to fix the issue with the Microsoft Authenticator app for not displaying code. If the Microsoft account for the concerned user has expired or got deleted somehow, users can ...

Microsoft detected 8.3 billion phishing emails in Q1 2026 Attackers are favoring QR-code based attacks PhaaS group Tycoon2FA saw a drop in attacks following disruption, but is rehosting infrastructure ...

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Two-dimensional barcodes called Quick Response codes, or QR codes for short, are used to store data that devices can read. While QR codes are popularly scanned via smartphones, what if you want to ...

QR codes are arguably one of the most ubiquitous technologies of the third decade of the 21st century, following the lead from China, where they’ve mostly replaced cash in everyday transactions. The ...

A vulnerability in Microsoft Authenticator for Android and iOS could expose login codes to malicious apps on the same device. Microsoft has released a patch. A newly discovered vulnerability in ...

A massive QR code phishing campaign abused Microsoft Sway, a cloud-based tool for creating online presentations, to host landing pages to trick Microsoft 365 users into handing over their credentials.

Your smartphone is full of surprises. There's an app if you want to use your phone as a magnifying glass or scanner. Tap or click here for hidden apps on your smartphone and how to find them.

QR or Quick Response codes are one of the most popular ways to access information on the go. Invented in 1994 and once considered the wave of the future, part of the QR code revival that started in ...

Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features. Microsoft is updating the Windows 11 Snipping ...