Copying EMAIL link to Web Browser for Testing ??


  1. dw85745
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    Copying EMAIL link to Web Browser for Testing ??


    I never click on an EMAIL link.
    I just copy them to the browser address block to see and them possibly execute to go to that link location.

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    QUESTION
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    1) Is this OK or am I still opening myself up to get infected?
    2) What is the best way to test the link without getting infected ?

    Thanks
    David
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  3. Callender
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    Paste it here:

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  4. Callender
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    Or get a malware blocking addon.

    Bitdefender TrafficLight - Free Add-on for Secure Web Browsing

    Or a malware blocking DNS

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  6. dw85745
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    Callender: Thanks for responding.
    Really appreciate the links.
    Why M$ doesn't have this built in is beyond me unless Defender is verifying it during email download.
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  7. Ztruker
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    That's one of things Malwarebytes is very good at.
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