Summary
- Trend Micro has developed a QR code scanner which people can download for free from the Google Play or Apple Store.
- Once users have scanned a QR code, the app will analyse the website URL to see if it is malicious.
- The scanner will then inform the user if it is safe to visit the website or not.
- This app works well as a first line of defence, however, users should still employ common sense when scanning QR codes.
- If the app marks a website as unverified, users should take the necessary steps to check the QR code is not fake before entering any personal data.
By Simon Batt
Original Article