Perceived security risks of scanning quick response (QR) codes in mobile computing with smart phones

Abstract

Quick response (QR) code utilization is everywhere from magazines and posters to Facebook and Twitter. Today's mobile devices offer advanced capabilities along with unprecedented security risks that the majority of users don't realize exist - QR code scanning is a good example. In this study we intend to investigate the perceived risk and its mitigation of employing a digital QR code certification pop-up message that warns users against malicious QR codes and prevent users from being tricked into a hacker scheme. Data analysis and results will be presented and discussed.