Does connecting to a well-known website guarantee its safety? Video

Is connecting to a well-known website a safety guarantee? Not quite. While notoriety is a good signal, major sites can still have vulnerabilities or host risky external content. This video dives into the importance of being vigilant online, from checking URLs to avoiding fraudulent links. Discover essential security tips to protect yourself!

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but that does not guarantee it is always reliable.

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True,

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even major sites can have vulnerabilities or be compromised.

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Also,

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some well known sites sometimes host external content,

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advertisements,

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forms,

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extensions that can cause issues.

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So yes,

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notoriety is a good signal,

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but it's not an absolute guarantee.

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You must always keep an eye out.

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Even the most popular sites can be cloned and used for fishing.

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True,

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it's a classic method.

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Cyber criminals create almost perfect copies of well-known sites to trap you.

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Banks,

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online services,

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e-commerce,

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for example.

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You think you're logging into a legitimate site,

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but you're entering your credentials on a fake site.

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That's why you should check the address

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in the browser's bar before entering anything.

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A fraudulent link can be hidden in a legitimate

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site and redirect the user to a malicious site.

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True,

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even on a legitimate site,

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a trapped link in a comment,

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an ad or a poorly protected area can redirect you elsewhere.

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This is sometimes called a malicious redirection.

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So even on trusted sites,

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you have to be careful with every click.

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So no,

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connecting to a known site does not guarantee security.

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You also need to check where you click and where you actually connect.

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