万维网充满了链接，只要单击这些链接就会感染您的计算机。有时(Sometimes)我们可能会遇到一个看起来可疑的链接，但并非所有人都知道如何判断该链接是否安全。
检查链接是否安全
现在，有几种工具专门用于检查链接，但如果您知道自己在做什么，那么您就有可能利用网络浏览器提供的功能。实际上，我们将详细讨论这些功能以供您学习。
通过使用网络浏览器，您可以在访问之前利用不同的方法来分析链接。这些都很容易使用，并且不会花费您一天中的大量时间来完成。
如果您想知道这些方法是什么，请继续阅读以了解您需要了解的所有内容。
- 将鼠标光标悬停在链接上以确定其危险
- 使用检查链接菜单
- 使用许多链接扫描服务
让我们更详细地讨论这个话题。
1]将鼠标光标悬停(Hover)在链接上以确定它们的危险
判断链接是否安全的最佳方法之一是使用鼠标将光标直接悬停在链接上。完成后，将出现一个小显示框，并在浏览器底部显示完整的URL。
请记住(Bear)，这仅适用于网络浏览器，因此，可能无法通过Microsoft Outlook或Mozilla Thunderbird等电子邮件客户端执行相同操作。
有关更多提示，请阅读我们关于在单击 Web 链接之前需要采取的基本预防措施(basic precautions you need to take before clicking on web links)的帖子。
2]利用(Make)检查链接(Inspect Link)菜单
每个现代网络浏览器都带有一个检查(Inspect)菜单。名称可能有所不同，但总体思路通常相同。在使用Google Chrome和Microsoft Edge时，菜单称为Inspect，但在Mozilla Firefox中，它称为Inspect Element。
要查看菜单，请右键单击链接，然后从弹出菜单中选择检查。(Inspect)由于我们使用的是Firefox，我们将从这个角度发言。尽管如此，它在其他网络浏览器中并没有太大的不同。
当您选择Inspect时，将出现一个显示(Inspect)URL的完整长度的整个窗格。您甚至可以使用其他可用功能来了解有关URL的更多信息。例如，如果 URL 使用有效的服务器证书等，则可以获得有关URL是否安全的数据。(URL)
阅读(Read)：如何发现和避免深色图案(How to Spot & Avoid Dark Patterns)。
3]使用(Use)许多链接扫描服务
另一种判断链接是否可以安全访问的方法是使用位于网络上的链接扫描服务。我们现在要列出的那些可以免费使用。
PhishTank：此URL扫描服务不扫描恶意软件，而是扫描处理网络钓鱼攻击的网站。在PhishTank 搜索框中输入URL并按Enter键后，它将判断该链接是否已被感染。
Kaspersky VirusDesk：当谈到使用Kaspersky VirusDesk扫描URL(URLs)时，您可以确定您获得了最好的服务。你看，卡巴斯基(Kaspersky)是世界上最著名的互联网安全公司之一，在该领域拥有丰富的专业知识。使用VirusDesk的唯一缺点是需要进行注册。
Virus Total：我们怀疑现在很多人应该知道VirusTotal.com，但如果不是这样，那么现在你知道了。该服务提供了一种多功能扫描工具，旨在分析可疑URL(URLs)和文件中的恶意软件。然后与社区共享扫描结果。
诺顿安全网络：(Norton Safe Web:)事情是这样的；卡巴斯基(Kaspersky)并不是唯一一家提供链接检查器的反病毒和恶意软件公司。诺顿(Norton)对Safe Web也是如此。用户还可以通过下载适用于 Google Chrome 的Norton Safe Search Extension 来改进(Google Chrome)该(Norton Safe Search Extension)工具。
还有很多其他的，有关更多详细信息，请访问我们关于网站 URL 扫描器和链接检查器的帖子。(Website URL Scanners & Link Checkers.)这些免费的在线 URL 扫描(free Online URL Scanners)程序还可以帮助您扫描网站以查找恶意软件、病毒、网络钓鱼等。
在网络上保护自己免受恶意软件和网络钓鱼攻击(malware and phishing attacks)应该始终是首要任务。此处列出的工具应该使这项任务比以前容易得多。
How to check if a link is safe or not using your web browser
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Check if a link is safe or not
Now, there are several tools out there designed for inspecting links, but if you know what you’re doing, then chances are you could make do with what the web browser has to offer. In fact, we are going to look talk in detail about these features for your education.
By using the web browser, you can take advantage of different methods for analyzing links before you visit. These are all simple to use and they do not take a lot of time out of your day to accomplish.
If you’re wondering what the methods are, then keep reading to learn everything you need to know.
- Hover the mouse cursor over links to determine their danger
- Make use of the Inspect Link menu
- Use the many link scanning services
Let us discuss this topic in more detail.
1] Hover the mouse cursor over links to determine their danger
One of the best ways to tell if a link is safe is to use the mouse to hover the cursor directly over the link. When this is done, a small display box will appear and the bottom of the browser that shows the full URL.
Bear in mind that this only works in web browsers, therefore, it may not be possible to do the same via an email client such as Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird.
For more tips, read our post on the basic precautions you need to take before clicking on web links.
2] Make use of the Inspect Link menu
Every modern web browser comes with an Inspect menu. There might be differences in name, but the general idea is usually the same. When using Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge, the menu is called Inspect, but in Mozilla Firefox, it is called Inspect Element.
To see the menu, right-click on the link and then select Inspect from the pop-up menu. Since we’re using Firefox, we will speak from that perspective. Still, it is not too different in other web browsers.
When you’ve selected Inspect, an entire pane will appear that shows the full length of the URL. You can even use other features available to learn more about the URL. For example, it is possible to get data on whether or not the URL is secure if it uses a valid server certificate and more.
Read: How to Spot & Avoid Dark Patterns.
3] Use the many link scanning services
Another way to tell if a link is safe to visit is to use a link scanning service that is located on the web. The ones we are going to list right now are free to use.
PhishTank: This URL scanning service does not scan for malware, but rather websites that deals in phishing attacks. Once you enter a URL in the PhishTank search box and hit the Enter key, and from there, it will tell if the link is infected.
Kaspersky VirusDesk: When it comes down to using Kaspersky VirusDesk to scan URLs, you can be certain that you’re getting the best service. You see, Kaspersky is one of the best-known internet security companies in the world with immense expertise in the field. The only downside to using VirusDesk is the need for folks to be registered.
Virus Total: We suspect that by now a lot of people should know about VirusTotal.com, but if that is not the case, well, now you do. This service provides a multi-function scanning tool that is designed to analyze suspicious URLs and files for malware. Results from the scan are then shared with the community.
Norton Safe Web: Here’s the thing; Kaspersky is not the only anti-virus and malware company to deliver a link checker. Norton does the same with Safe Web. Users can also improve the tool by downloading the Norton Safe Search Extension for Google Chrome.
There are many others and for more details, visit our post on Website URL Scanners & Link Checkers. These free Online URL Scanners can also help you scan websites for malware, virus, phishing, etc.
Protecting yourself on the web from malware and phishing attacks should always be the first priority. The tools listed here should make this task a lot easier than before.
