QR codes are a security nightmare (mostly).
You should never, ever, ever scan a QR code that you find out in the wild.
You should never, ever, ever scan a QR code that you find out in the wild.
It could be fine, or it could infect your phone with malware, viruses, or other nasty things. There is no way of knowing where a stray QR code could take you, even the one you just scanned.
But we’re here to help. IT Insights of Rochester is a leading provider of cybersecurity resources in upstate New York. There are a lot of things that do not mean well on the internet, and we specialize in preparing and training you and your company for any internet actor that’s positioned for bad behavior. If it’s QR codes, phishing, ransomware, or something else, we can build defenses and policies to keep you protected.
Since you scanned this wild QR code, why not reach out to learn how else we can help protect you and your company.
You might also like: