Security-Focused FAQ
What is ViralQR?
ViralQR is a sovereign QR infrastructure platform built for organizations that treat digital trust as non-negotiable. Every dynamic QR code is provisioned with TLS 1.3 handshakes, AES-256 payload encryption, and tamper-evident audit logs. We support FIPS 140-2 validated cryptography, enforce strict session timeouts, and provide quarterly third-party penetration test summaries—all accessible in your admin console.
How does ViralQR differ from standard dynamic QR solutions?
Standard tools redirect via public shorteners and log minimal metadata. ViralQR operates as a private, branded edge network—hosting redirects on your domain, enforcing WAF rules, scrubbing PII before analytics ingestion, and applying runtime policy enforcement (e.g., blocking scans from sanctioned jurisdictions or known TOR exit nodes).
Can I audit QR code activity in real time with full forensic detail?
Yes. Every scan generates a cryptographically signed event record—including IP geolocation (city-level), ASN, device model, OS version, browser engine, TLS cipher suite, referrer context, and behavioral heuristics (e.g., rapid-fire scanning detected as bot traffic). Logs are retained for 36 months and exportable in SIEM-ready JSON.
What happens if my campaign exceeds its scan quota?
Dynamic codes automatically enter “grace mode”: new scans trigger configurable actions—redirect to a waitlist page, serve a custom message, initiate a webhook alert, or pause entirely. Admins receive instant Slack/email notifications with root-cause analysis.
Can I revoke access to a deployed QR code instantly?
Absolutely. One-click “deactivate” removes the code from the routing table in <100ms. Historical scan logs remain preserved for compliance—but no further interactions are permitted. You may also rotate encryption keys or invalidate sessions globally.
What printing specifications ensure maximum scannability and durability?
We recommend minimum 2cm × 2cm size at 300 DPI, 4:1 contrast ratio (e.g., black on white), matte lamination for outdoor use, and avoiding curved surfaces. ViralQR’s pre-flight checker validates scannability across 17 industry-standard readers—including hospital-grade scanners and customs kiosks.
Is content redirection possible after physical distribution—and is it secure?
Yes—and it’s core to our architecture. All dynamic redirects occur over HTTPS with HSTS enforcement, certificate pinning, and strict CSP headers. No plaintext URLs are ever exposed. Changes propagate globally in under 2 seconds with zero downtime.
How does ViralQR prevent malicious QR code injection or phishing abuse?
We employ proactive defenses: real-time URL reputation scoring (via VirusTotal & Google Safe Browsing), sandboxed link preview rendering, automatic detection of obfuscated redirects, and mandatory domain verification for branded short links. Suspicious patterns trigger immediate human review.
Do password-protected QR codes store credentials server-side?
No. Passwords are never stored. Instead, we use PBKDF2 key derivation with per-code salts—verifying credentials client-side within the secure landing page iframe. Even database compromise yields no usable secrets.
Which analytics platforms integrate natively with ViralQR’s event stream?
ViralQR offers native webhooks for Segment, Mixpanel, and Snowflake; certified connectors for Google Analytics 4, Adobe Analytics, and Microsoft Clarity; plus raw REST API access for custom BI pipelines and SIEM integrations (Splunk, Datadog, Elastic).
Are there usage restrictions for industries subject to export controls (e.g., EAR, ITAR)?
ViralQR complies with EAR99 classification and maintains a restricted party screening workflow. Export-controlled deployments require advance coordination with our compliance team to enable jurisdiction-specific routing, encryption key escrow, and audit trail retention per regulatory mandate.
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