How to Tell if a Link Is Safe Without Clicking on It

This is an incredibly powerful and valuable article. I learned a lot in reading it. So many of the rogue programs and viruses that infect, or worse, our systems are launched when one of us clicks on a link imbedded in an e-mail or Facebook or on a website. Here are ways to check out the web site without going to view it, or worse, getting bitten by it!

I HIGHLY recommend everyone to read this article from PCWorld in its entirety and that you save some of the links in it to your Favorites or Bookmarks. I am going to do so and name the Bookmarks CheckSite - xxxxx where xxxxx is the site name. In this way I can find them easily (after sorting my Bookmarks) for an easy check on a suspicious link. Make sense? If not, write.

I think this is important!

"Here's what to do with a link that looks suspicious.

By Justin Phelps, PCWorld    Feb 7, 2012 2:31 pm

Even the best security software can’t protect you from the headaches you’ll encounter if you click an unsafe link. Unsafe links appear to be shortcuts to funny videos, shocking news stories, awesome deals, or “Like” buttons, but are really designed to steal your personal information or hijack your computer. Your friends can unknowingly pass on unsafe links in emails, Facebook posts, and instant messages. You’ll also encounter unsafe links in website ads and search results. Use these link-scanning tips to check suspicious links. All of these solutions are free, fast, and don’t require you to download anything."

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