About this tag
The tag goo.gl on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the Google URL shortener service, particularly in the context of security risks. Users report receiving bogus emails containing goo.gl links that lead to spam or malicious content, such as weight loss scams. Forum threads also explore general concerns about shortened URLs, including the potential for malware, exploits, and ransomware. One thread references a Symantec report warning that spammers create fake URL-shortening services, with goo.gl being one of the targeted platforms. The content emphasizes the need for caution when clicking shortened links and suggests using security tools like Malwarebytes to scan for threats.
  1. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 10 Bogus Emails, what?

    Hi Both my wife and I are getting bogus emails from people we know that we know they aren't sending intentionally. What these messages have in common is the code goo.gl/ I kind of understand that this is a signal to shorten the visible address. The messages have no subject, have a message...
    • MikeHawthorne
    • Thread
    • cybersecurity email issues email security fake emails goo.gl link shortener malware malwarebytes online safety phishing privacy scam security breach suspicious links threat analysis user awareness virus protection weight loss
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. pnamajck

    expanding tiny url's …

    so … you find a tiny url and feeling apprehensive … not sure if you can trust the url being safe. indeed, your concern is warranted. nowadays … just opening a web-page can release malware, exploits and ransomware into your environment. tiny urls: reasons for...
    • pnamajck
    • Thread
    • contract expand goo.gl lengthen links obfuscation tinyurl trump tweets url url-expander
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: General Computing
  3. reghakr

    Symantec: Spammers Creating Fake URL-Shortening Services

    With the advent of Twitter driving the popularity of URL shortening services like Bit.ly, TinyURL, and goo.gl, it was inevitable that some enterprising spammers would cash in on the trend. According to Symantec, that's exactly what they're doing. According to Symantec's May 2011 MessageLabs...
    • reghakr
    • Thread
    • bit.ly canada cyber threats email traffic global spam rates goo.gl malware messagelabs online safety redirect security spam spam rates symantec tinyurl url shortening
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: The Water Cooler