Cyber Safety · 55 sec
A QR Code Can Hide Its Destination
You cannot see where a QR code leads before scanning it.
The useful idea
- Understand
A QR code can open a payment page, login screen, or download without showing the destination first.
- Connect
Scammers may place a fraudulent sticker over a legitimate code or send one with an urgent message.
- Apply
Inspecting the web address before entering information helps expose misspellings and look-alike domains.
Why this matters
A familiar physical location does not prove that the code itself is trustworthy.
Try this
Check the web address before entering information or paying.
Test your recall
Which action best applies “A QR Code Can Hide Its Destination”?
- Use a phishing-resistant security key or FIDO-based sign-in for important accounts when available.
- Check the web address before entering information or paying. — correct
- Treat every unrequested MFA prompt as a security alert, not as a notification to dismiss by approving.
A familiar physical location does not prove that the code itself is trustworthy.