How to tell link (URL) is safe without clicking on it.

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​Also observe if   " https​"  is there [ not http ] in the beginning of the  link esp. for Commercial , Banking , on -line transactions . 

For example : Gmail begins with  

https://mail.google.com

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http://mail.google.com​

The " S "  indicates that the site has " security"  features  

 

With Best Wishes,

 A.M. JOSHI
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Source : pcworld.com

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​​ How to tell if a link ​[ URL ]  ​ is safe without clicking on it

Even the best security software may not 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.

•  Hover Over the Link Sometimes a link masks the website to which it links. If you hover over a link without clicking it, you'll notice the full URL of the link's destination in a lower corner of your browser. •  Use a Link Scanner Go to Free website security scanner at sucuri.net. Enter a URL (ex. sucuri.net) and the Sucuri SiteCheck scanner will check the website for known malware, blacklisting status, website errors, and out-of-date software. To scan the mysterious short-links you'll often find on Twitter and Facebook, use the Link scanners. You may use other websites like Norton SafeWeb, and Web of Trust, to determine if the real link is safe. •  Copy a Link-Safely URL scanner services require you to type in or paste a suspicious link-but how do you quickly and safely grab the URL without opening anything? Easy. Just right-click the link to bring up a context menu, and then click Copy shortcut (in Internet Explorer), Copy Link Location (in Firefox), or Copy Link Address (in Chrome). The URL is now copied to your clipboard and you can paste it into any search field.

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Source : pcworld.com

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