Dangerous links and computer viruses/malware

[mason]

Someone just attempted to post two links which would have unloaded an extremely nasty computer virus and/or malware onto the user's computer. (thanks for the heads up, spitfire and rainwearseeker)

Even if you have a good antivirus program, it is NEVER a good idea to mindlessly click on really sus links before reading the post carefully first.

Fortunately, most spammers or scriptkiddies aren't too bright and this kind of rubbish tends to stand out like dog's bollocks.

If you are unsure about where a link is going to take you, hover your mouse cursor over it and look at the very bottom LEFT of your browser.

This will reveal the link. If it does not look remotely like the site you're hoping to be taken to, don't touch it. Ever.

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Try Hover your mouse cursor over "Rainwear Discussions" and you should see 'rainwearcentral/viewforum....' appear. Obviously, it's a genuine link.

Links taking you to dangerous websites usually have a mishmash of letters & numerals. They often do not end in .com either. Either, or both are a dead giveaway that it's not a genuine link.

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Please report all such 'links' to Paul or myself. We'll deal with them ASAP.

[shinymacs]

Excellent advice Thank you Mason and Paul ,for keeping the site healthy and vibrant.

[annabell-cagoule]

Thanks all xx