QR Code Security: Protecting Your Business and Customers

As QR codes become more prevalent, so do the security risks associated with them. Here's how to protect your business and customers from QR code-based attacks.

Understanding QR Code Risks

• **Malicious Redirects**
• Attackers can replace legitimate QR codes with malicious ones that redirect to phishing sites or malware downloads.

• **QR Code Tampering**
• Physical QR codes can be covered with stickers containing malicious codes—a technique called 'QRishing.'

• **Data Harvesting**
• Fake QR codes might collect personal information under the guise of legitimate purposes.

Protecting Your Business

• **Use Trusted Providers**
• Generate QR codes from reputable services like Quality QR that use secure short URLs and HTTPS redirects.

• **Monitor Your Codes**
• Regularly check that your QR codes are still directing to the correct destinations.

• **Secure Physical Codes**
• Use tamper-evident materials or place codes where they can't be easily covered.

• **Educate Your Customers**
• Help customers recognize legitimate QR codes from your business.

What We Do at Quality QR

• HTTPS for all redirects
• Regular security audits
• Abuse monitoring and prevention
• Quick response to reported issues

Create secure, trustworthy QR codes with Quality QR.