You should be careful when scanning a QR Code.

You never know where it might take you, or what it might try and download to your device.

QR Codes - what's the real risk?

• The QR codes used in pubs or restaurants are probably safe for you to scan.
• Scanning QR codes in open spaces (like stations and car parks) might be riskier. As with many cyber attacks, you should be suspicious if you’re asked to provide what feels like too much information, whether that’s on a website or in any follow-up communications (such as a phone call).
• If you receive an email with a QR code in it, and you’re asked to scan it, you should exercise caution as the NCSC is seeing an increase in these types of ‘quishing’ attacks.

From National Cyber Security Center