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.

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.

There has been a recent surge in "quishing" attacks, which are a form of phishing that uses QR codes instead of traditional ...