How Do I Know if a QR Code Is Safe?
The QR (Quick Response) code was invented in 1994, and first used by Masahiro Hara as an easier way to track vehicles on a manufacturing production line. Since their introduction, QR codes have become commonplace and are used as an easy way to access restaurant menus, parking meters, and more. But how do you know the QR code you are scanning is safe? Here’s a quick guide that walks you through QR codes, how they work, and how to stay safe.