URL Shortener Risk
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短链接风险
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Also known as: short link danger, masked URL
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
URL shorteners hide the real destination, making it easier for scammers to disguise phishing or malware links in texts and posts.
Real-World Example
A bit.ly link in an unexpected “delivery” SMS should be expanded or avoided until verified.
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