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TinyURL is a URL shortening service that condenses long web addresses into shorter, more manageable links. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover the security risks associated with TinyURL and similar services, such as the potential for malware, exploits, and ransomware when clicking shortened links. Users share methods to expand TinyURL links safely to preview the destination before visiting. The forum also highlights how spammers have created fake URL-shortening services to exploit the popularity of TinyURL, Bit.ly, and goo.gl, as reported by Symantec. These threads emphasize the importance of caution when encountering TinyURL links, especially in contexts like Twitter where shortened URLs are common.
  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. HiTecHillBilly

    Windows 7 Problems Running Windows 7 ?

    Hello. I am testing out a brand new HP DT PC (Pavilion Slimline Model s5213w) which comes with Windows 7. I was browsing around the internet the other day when I got an error message that says,.... "Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library x Runtime error Program:c:/programfiles (x86) Internet...
    • HiTecHillBilly
    • Thread
    • cookies error message hp pavilion internet explorer runtime error tech support tinyurl troubleshooting web browsing windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support