Original Barcode Scanner mistakenly review-bombed for malware issues

We have reported about a previously “trusted” barcode scanner that has suddenly become a malware carrier after an update. Unfortunately, though, the original Barcode Scanner, developed by ZXing has apparently been mistaken for that app and is now receiving a lot of 1-star reviews. While there are those defending the app by giving 5-star reviews … Read more

Trusted Barcode Scanner app turns into malware post update

Google Play Store has proactively full-proofed its protection mechanisms for apps that are hosted on the platform. That said hackers are at times one step ahead, and the latest example is the Barcode Scanner app developed by Lavabird which has turned into a malware delivering application for the innocent users who have installed the app … Read more

Pubs and restaurants told to make customers use barcode despite glaring errors

Pubs and restaurants are turning away customers who don’t have the Government’s ‘pathetic’ tracing app,’ – despite glaring errors that stopped thousands from logging their test results. The beleaguered app’s latest fiasco came last night when it blocked up to 70,000 users from logging their test results.   The app relies on Bluetooth to determine if … Read more

Pubs and restaurants told to make customers use barcode despite glaring errors

Pubs and restaurants are turning away customers who don’t have the Government’s ‘pathetic’ tracing app,’ – despite glaring errors that stopped thousands from logging their test results. The beleaguered app’s latest fiasco came last night when it blocked up to 70,000 users from logging their test results.   The app relies on Bluetooth to determine if … Read more