Tech Security Tips: Identify whether the link received in the message is spam or not, with these easy methods..

Often we receive links in many incoming messages, but due to the increasing problem of cybercrime, there is often a fear of clicking them. Let us tell you that cybercriminals often use malicious links for phishing attacks or malware.

Clicking on such links could expose you to several security risks, from identity theft to sensitive information being stolen.

Let us tell you that attackers can use email, social media posts, and personal messages to send the link. They also make links appear legitimate and trustworthy to attract users to click on them. In such a situation, we will tell you how you can identify these links.

Use the link checker tool

     The easiest way you have is to use the link checker tool. Use link checkers to check if a website is safe or not.

     These web-based tools are completely free, readily available, and easy to use.

     The link checker tool uses blocklist databases and online website services to check unsafe links.

HTTPS site access

     Let us tell you that Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is a process that enables data transmission between a website and the browsers of people visiting it.

     Whereas Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) is its secure version. HTTPS uses a secure socket layer (SSL) or transport layer security (TLS) to secure data transmission.

     These verify the certified website's servers and encrypt the transferred data.

     Look for HTTPS at the beginning of a site's URL to check if it uses the most secure protocol. Avoid opening HTTP links as these are more likely to lead to unsafe sites.

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