Kaspersky QR Scanner: QR Codes look very similar and do the job they do and URLs in shrinkage. The main similarity is that you cannot see where they will take you when you activate them.
QR Codes are used by many different websites and services, such as in advertisements, in stores, in public transport, magazines and others.
WhatsApp Web was recently released, which uses a QR Code to help you log in to the new Web service.
However, while it is a very useful feature, it can also be used by malicious users, as it does not require any special effort to create codes that lead to malicious websites.
Therefore, Kaspersky thought of scanning the codes before they are used from your phone with a new security app that it offers for free.
The new Kaspersky QR Scanner is available for Android and iOS, but it requires more permissions than you might need. Specifically, it requires access to the device ID.
The application is very easy to use. After you install it on your device, just run it to scan a QR Code. You will need to move your device until it focuses on it and the application reads it.
The app scans the link to ensure it does not lead to a website that contains malicious files for download, before it automatically redirects you there.
Download the app for Android and iOS
