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#urlshorteners — Public Fediverse posts

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  1. #Bitly links, like other #URLshorteners, can potentially hide various dangers:
    1. Phishing Attacks: Redirect to fake websites that attempt to steal personal information.
    2. Malware Distribution: Lead to sites that download malicious software onto your device.
    3. Scams and Fraud: Direct to pages designed to trick users into providing financial or personal data.
    4. Drive-By Downloads: Automatically download harmful content without user knowledge.
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