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QR phishing

Using QR codes to hide phishing links.

Why it matters

People often scan QR codes without reading the destination.

Example pattern

A fake parking QR code points to a payment page controlled by an attacker.

How CheckLink can help

CheckLink can inspect the URL revealed by a QR code.

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