You Just Scanned a QR Code.
Good news — this one was safe.
This QR code was created by Anchor Cyber Security as part of a public security awareness campaign. Thousands of malicious QR codes are used every day to steal credentials, install malware, and defraud businesses. Take 60 seconds and learn how to protect yourself and your organization.
Show Me What Could Have HappenedWhat a Malicious QR Code Could Have Done
QR codes are just URLs in disguise. Unlike a link you can hover over, a QR code hides its destination completely until you scan it. Attackers rely on this — and on curiosity.
Could You Spot the Malicious QR Code?
Here are eight QR codes in the wild. Which ones are scams?
You can't tell by looking.
That's exactly the point. Every one of those labels has been used in real phishing attacks. A QR code's appearance gives you no information about where it leads. The only protection is knowing what to check before and after you scan.
Five Things to Check Before You Scan
These five questions take less than 10 seconds and catch the majority of QR phishing attempts.
You're Already More Aware Than Most
Most people scan first and think later — if they think at all. By reading this, you've taken a step that the majority of employees at most organizations never take.
Share this page with a coworker. It takes 60 seconds and could prevent a breach.
Want Your Organization to Be Better Prepared?
Anchor runs phishing simulations and security awareness training that help employees recognize real attacks — before they click.