Shortened URLs make long web addresses easier to share, especially in texts, social posts, QR codes, and emails. Unfortunately, shortening also hides the destination. A link such as bit.ly/3Example gives you no obvious way to tell whether it leads to a trusted website, a fake login page, or a malware download. Cybercriminals exploit that uncertainty. […]

How often do you scroll through X (formerly Twitter) and see a link that’s been shortened? We see them all the time. Services like Buffer, dlvr.it, and even X’s own link shortener take long, messy links and turn them into something clean and short. This is great for keeping tweets concise, but it creates a […]

Hey everyone! In our super-connected world, we’re constantly downloading apps and visiting websites. It’s just part of the daily digital grind. But lurking in the shadows are sneaky fake apps and websites designed to trick you into giving up your personal info, downloading malware, or even sending them your hard-earned cash. Think of these fake […]

Have you ever received an email with an attachment bearing the .html or .htm extension? These extensions denote web pages. Clicking on them will redirect you to an external website. It’s crucial to approach such attachments with caution because their destinations may be unknown. Avoid clicking on them if you can. If necessary, request the […]

Before providing any personal or financial information, make sure that you are interacting with a reputable, established vendor. Some attackers may try to trick you by creating malicious websites that appear to be legitimate, so you should verify the legitimacy before supplying any information. Attackers may obtain a site certificate for a malicious website to […]

Create individual accounts that grant only the access and permissions required by each user. When you need to grant daily use accounts administrative permissions, only do so temporarily. This precaution decreases the impact of bad choices, such as clicking on phishing emails or visiting malicious websites.