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Security - Preview Shortened Url's Before You Click

Started by Doug , Nov 25 2010 10:52 AM

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Doug

Posted 25 November 2010 - 10:52 AM

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Shortened URL's using TinyURL, bit.ly, is.gd and others may be convenient, but can also hide malicious content links!
Fred Langa offers a review of HOW-TO reveal the destination of confusing, untrusted shortened links.
http://windowssecret...-shortened-URLs

When in doubt, check it out before you click!