Warning of COVID-19 QR code scams

QR codes are being increasingly used by businesses and venues in order to register customers to help track COVID-19 cases. As we see a rise in QR code usage, we are also seeing a rise in the number of QR code scams. Avast security is warning that individuals and businesses should be aware of the QR scams, especially in Australia.

Luis Corrons from Avast Security Expert said that “we are also seeing a comeback of QR code scams because Australians have become complacent around scanning QR codes and providing their details to any website to enter premises, and scammers are taking opportunity of this.”