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Did you get here from one of our QR codes?

• Did you know QR codes are a common vehicle to deliver malware to your devices?

• During the Covid epidemic many businesses began using QR codes to reduce contact and allow touch free access to their menus or web sites.

• There have been multiple cases of fake QR codes being placed on restaurant tables that would download a virus to any device used to scan the code.

What you can do to protect yourself from malicious QR Codes

• Always check for tampering before any scanning any QR Code

• Be wary of shortened URLs such as “bit.ly” or “tinyurl.com”.

• When scanning the QR code the URL that pops up should look like it belongs to the restaurant or business that posted the code.

• Do not scan QR codes from unknown sources or that are posted with an offer that seems too good to be true

Example of a QR Code with a shortened URL

Original QR Code

Browse our services and classes to find out how we can help you improve your security awareness. Our whole mission is to empower regular people with the personal security skills used by those who operate in the shadows.