SQR

QR phishing is a growing cyber threat, putting users at risk of identity theft and financial fraud. Our goal is to develop a secure, solution to detect and prevent QR-based threats.

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Inspiration

The overflow of QR codes we see everywhere in the city and all the times we've been asked to scan a QR code to get to a website. We also are

What it does?

SQR is a security-driven tool designed to detect and prevent QR-based phishing threats. It provides users with a real-time QR code safety check, analyzing the destination URL before they interact with it. Our solution aims to ensure QR codes remain a trusted tool while protecting users from cyber threats.

How we built it

  • We started by brainstorming security concerns that affect us in everyday life. One issue that stood out was the overwhelming presence of QR codes—while they provide convenience, they also pose a major security risk due to their lack of transparency. We realized that there’s no easy way to verify if a QR code is safe before scanning it.
  • Design and Research: problem statements, crazy 8, sitemaps, wireframes, figma prototype.
  • Coding: Set up a functional working site.

Challenges we ran into

  • Open ssl connection
  • Cors

Accomplishments that we're proud of

  • Being able to have a prototype up and running.
  • Establishing a domain and lightweight, efficient QR scanning tool without sacrificing security.
  • Created a seamless user experience, making security simple and accessible.-

What we learned

  • Using the Gemini API

What's next for SQR

  • Enhancing our threat detection to identify new attack patterns and building a user populated database.
  • Partnering with businesses and institutions to promote safer QR code usage.
  • Developing a browser extension and mobile app for widespread accessibility.
  • Expanding to enterprise security solutions for organizations that rely on QR codes.

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