Why susQR?
Because you shouldn't have to guess where a QR code leads
QR codes are everywhere — restaurants, parking meters, event flyers, package labels. Some of them are legit. Some aren't. The kicker? They all look the same. susQR lets you check before you click.
The problem in a nutshell
Scammers print fake QR codes and stick them over real ones. Your phone's camera app opens the link instantly — no warning, no preview. By the time you realize something's wrong, the damage is done.
It takes about 3 seconds to check a QR code with susQR. That's a lot cheaper than dealing with stolen credentials or a compromised device.
What susQR does differently
Shows you the URL first
Most QR scanners open the link immediately. We show it to you and let you decide.
Checks against VirusTotal
70+ security vendors weigh in on whether the URL is safe. Not just our opinion.
Follows redirects
Bit.ly link going to an IP address in Eastern Europe? You'll see every hop.
Works on your phone
Open the site, point your camera, done. Auto-detects QR codes from the live view.
Runs Snort IDS rules
Pattern matching against known phishing and malware URL structures.
Respects your privacy
No account required. Images deleted after 24 hours. No tracking.
How it compares
| Feature | susQR | Phone Camera | Antivirus Apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shows URL before opening | Yes | No | Sometimes |
| VirusTotal check | Yes | No | No |
| Redirect tracing | Yes | No | No |
| Risk score | Yes | No | Sometimes |
| No auto-redirect | Yes | No | Varies |
| Free | Yes | Yes | Usually paid |
Common scenarios
Everyday situations
- Restaurant table has a QR code for the menu — is it the real one?
- Parking meter wants you to scan to pay — legit or a skimmer?
- Flyer at a coffee shop advertises a deal — safe to scan?
- Package has a QR code for tracking — or something else?
Work situations
- Client sends a QR code in an email — should you scan it?
- New vendor puts QR codes on invoices — trustworthy?
- Conference badge has a QR code — where does it go?
- Training your team on QR code safety — use susQR as a demo
What bad QR codes can do:
- Send you to a fake login page that steals your password
- Download malware to your phone
- Redirect you to a payment scam
- Harvest personal info through fake forms
- Connect your phone to a hostile Wi-Fi network
With susQR you get:
- Full URL visibility before clicking
- Threat checks from 70+ security vendors
- Redirect chain traced out hop by hop
- A clear risk rating you can act on
- All of this for free, no strings
Don't scan blind
Check the QR code first. It's free and takes a few seconds.
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