COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NETWORK SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY
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pointing to the link or hovering over it without clicking
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deleting the email
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replying to the email
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clicking on the link
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Detailed explanation-1: -If a suspicious email contains a link, you can verify its legitimacy. Move your cursor over the link, but do not click it, hold your cursor there for a few seconds, and the destination of the link will pop up. A link that appears to go to one location, but actually links to another is a big red flag.
Detailed explanation-2: -Expand the shortened link using an online service such as: http://checkshorturl.com/ and this will show you the true link destination. Does it have lots of strange characters in it? Ultimately you should never click on a link unless you are 100% certain that it is legitimate and safe to do so.
Detailed explanation-3: -To find out if a link is safe, just copy/paste the URL into the search box and hit Enter. Google Safe Browsing’s URL checker will test the link and report back on the site’s legitimacy and reputation in just seconds. It’s that easy to use Google’s URL scanner.
Detailed explanation-4: -Use a Link Checker Tool. Use link checkers to check whether the website is safe. Make Sure the Site Uses HTTPS. Look for Legit Contact Information. Examine Google Reviews. Check the Domain Age and Ownership. Utilize a Backlink Analysis Tool. 27-Feb-2023