📱 That QR code on your table? It might serve menus… or malware.
Scammers can spoof QR codes to redirect you to phishing sites, install tracking scripts, or harvest your data.
📌 Always double-check the URL
📌 Avoid entering sensitive info after scanning
📌 Use your phone’s native scanner, not random apps
QR codes are convenient and easy ways to provide device readable data, but scammers are using them to steal your info. Here are some tips to keep your mobile device secure:
1. Inspect the URL: Before you open a QR code link, check the URL for any misspellings or unusual characters. This isn't always easy in mobile phones, but by selecting the URL bar and copying the URL to a text app can help.
2. Be cautious with unexpected QR codes: Don't scan QR codes from unexpected emails, text messages, or public signage; especially if they urge you to act immediately. False urgency is a common tool of threat actors.
3. Use trusted QR code apps: Stick to well-known QR code scanner apps. Try well reviewed apps such as TrendMicros QRCode Scanner, or QR & Barcode Reader by Gamma Play to ensure they're secure and functional. Conduct your own research for the app which works best for you.
4. As always, update your devices: Keep your phone's OS and apps up to date to protect against vulnerabilities.
Stay vigilant and protect your personal info. #MobileSecurity #QRCodeSafety #StaySafeOnline
@GrapheneOS Does the QR scanner include security checks against malicious URLs in QR codes? Interested in the technical approach to QR code safety in the OS. Would love to hear about others' experiences too. Thanks! #GrapheneOS #CyberSecurity #QRCodeSafety
