QR Codes and Security: Stay Safe when QR Code Scanning | Signs of Fake QR Codes

Not all QR codes are safe - hackers use these to distribute malware. Watch this video to find out more about QR codes and how to ensure safety when you're scanning a QR code. Learn how to protect your device from malware while scanning QR codes.
Video breakdown:
0:00 Intro. Not all QR codes are safe to scan
0:10 Fake QR codes
0:29 Malicious destination links in QR codes invade your privacy
0:51 Drive-by downloads / auto downloads
0:59 Command to add malicious contact to your contact list
1:15 Commands to call, text, email and even create fake social media profiles on your behalf
1:33 Command to track your location and send back to hackers
1:46 How to stay safe: learn to not take baits
2:00 Take a few seconds to double check QR codes
2:06 Only scan QR codes from trusted sources. Learn to spot malicious QR code
2:34 Check the destination link in QR code
2:49 Use Kaspersky QR Scanner
3:04 Never share QR codes of important documents online
Stay safe while scanning QR codes and avoid being a victim of phishing, malware and other cyber threats while scanning QR codes.
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Kaspersky Android Antivirus: kas.pr/c5d2
Kaspersky QR Scanner: kas.pr/o1n4

[@frunomaol5069]

Great, another thing to worry about! I didn't understand the following: A, at 2:26, double check "what"before you download. B, "shortened code" what is she referring to? I can't recall seeing codes, just the patterns in the qr box. My qr reader goes straight to the internet when it "grabs" a qr code, it does not give me the option to follow or not.

[@vectorialpx]

Just to resume the entire video: pay attention to the URL, especially the domain name, before you navigate to it. Don't trust short URLs.

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