How to tell if a website is secure
When you’re browsing the web, it’s easy to feel like you’re in a bit of a digital Wild West. One minute you’re reading a recipe, and the next you’re on a page asking for your email address or credit card details. Knowing how to tell if a website is secure isn’t just for tech experts—it’s a basic survival skill for anyone using the internet today.
The good news is that while scammers are getting smarter, browsers and security tools are getting better at helping us stay safe. You don’t need to be a cybersecurity pro to spot the difference between a legitimate site and a trap. Usually, it just takes a few seconds of looking at the right places to know if you should stay or run.
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What to do if you clicked a suspicious link
It happens to the best of us. You’re scanning through your emails or scrolling through a text thread, and before you realize it, you’ve tapped a link that feels… off. Maybe the website looks slightly wrong, or your browser starts acting strange. That instant “oh no” feeling is your intuition telling you something might be wrong.
The good news is that clicking a link isn’t an automatic game-over for your digital life. While it’s a moment to take seriously, there are clear, calm steps you can take right now to secure your information and your device. Let’s walk through exactly what to do to get back on solid ground.
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