• Episode 511: Are QR Codes a Security Risk?

  • Feb 11 2025
  • Length: 4 mins
  • Podcast

Episode 511: Are QR Codes a Security Risk?

  • Summary

  • Rob Cairns, from Stunning Digital Marketing, presents a podcast episode discussing the security risks associated with QR codes. He explains that security hinges on trust, questioning the reliability of QR code sources in public places. Cairns highlights the danger of users blindly scanning QR codes without verifying the destination URL, potentially leading them to malicious websites. Due to these vulnerabilities, he personally avoids using QR codes, suggesting caution, especially with publicly displayed ones susceptible to tampering. He believes openly displayed QR codes are a security risk and advises users to be careful.

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