Are QR Codes Still Safe for Your Business in 2025? (2025/609)

QR codes are everywhere — from menus to payments to marketing campaigns — but are they still safe?

In this episode, Charly explores the surprising security risks tied to QR code usage and shares smart ways businesses can protect their brand and their customers.

📌 You’ll discover:

✅ The real reason QR codes exploded in use (hint: not just the pandemic)

✅ How fake QR codes (quishing) trick customers into giving up personal data

✅ Steps to prevent sticker tampering and spoofed redirects

✅ How to brand and secure your QR codes effectively

✅ Why HTTPS links and regular audits are essential

🔗 Use Canva or other design tools to brand your QR codes for security and trust.

🛡️ Tip for users: Check the URL before clicking — don’t scan blindly!

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