If this had been a real malicious qr code, your device could have been infected silently. Luckily this is not the case!
You scanned a QR code, that was created and published as part of a cybersecurity awareness test. The purpose was to measure how many users would scan a QR code. You were one of them.
In the modern age of technology, malware can be installed just by visiting a website, or scanning a QR code.
Besides QR Codes, Phishing is another form of modern cyberattacks. Whether it be by phone, texts, emails, phishing plays a major role in modern attacks. Ensure you double check before clicking anything!
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Websites can collect metadata such as browser type and device information without your knowledge
Modern browsers help mitigate infections through sandboxing and security controls.
✔ Keep devices updated
✔ Maintain updated antivirus software
✔ Don't scan random codes outside!