While QR codes are not malicious in nature, it is important to practice caution when entering financial information as well as providing payment through a site navigated to through a QR code.

Plenty on social media are now saying they’ve all but abandoned COVIDSafe in favour of the QR code check-ins done via, for example, the Victorian government app or the Service NSW app.

The app is designed to only pull up information on QR codes generated within the app. Picture: Services Victoria app But the scanner can be easily bypassed with a dummy QR code.

NSW government expands QR code check-in mandate to workplaces and beyond Workplaces, universities, schools, TAFE, supermarkets, and more will be required to use a Service NSW QR code from July 12.

Fake QR codes help cybercriminals leverage stolen information to drain bank accounts. Other QR code scams trigger repeated charges to credit cards.

(WXIN/WTTV) — The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be careful the next time they use a QR code to pay for a public parking space. According to the BBB, the latest twist on fake ...

Service Victoria app Working With Children Check security flaw exposed: Dummy QR code able to bypass system A security flaw in the Services Victoria app is letting people infiltrate other people ...