The above source is an old link: I just needed one to make this post. It does contain some best practices though. The main source of this post is personal experience.
Please be careful when clicking the links on Twitter (t.co) and (bit.ly)redirects. I have had more than a few that have been sent to the security vendor for analysis after clicking on them. I am not referring to someone's personal tweet, but even sever reputable company's blogs shortened hyperlinks have been automatically sent to the security vendor for analysis. I am only suggesting that you please be careful. Not all links are malicious, but watch what you click on with the shortened links.
These events have happened more frequently over the past 2 weeks, including the last few days.
Please be careful when clicking the links on Twitter (t.co) and (bit.ly)redirects. I have had more than a few that have been sent to the security vendor for analysis after clicking on them. I am not referring to someone's personal tweet, but even sever reputable company's blogs shortened hyperlinks have been automatically sent to the security vendor for analysis. I am only suggesting that you please be careful. Not all links are malicious, but watch what you click on with the shortened links.
These events have happened more frequently over the past 2 weeks, including the last few days.