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Links help us navigate the Internet. Without links, we would have to type in long website addresses
each time, making it harder to find information. Links allow us to quickly move between different
websites, articles, videos and even games
Types of Links
The main types of links are given below:
Highlighted words, often blue or underlined, that lead
Text Links to another Highlighted words, often blue or underlined,
that lead to another
Clickable images that redirect users to a different Image Links
webpage
Buttons on websites, such as "Submit," that
Button Links
navigate to another location.
THE DANGER ZONE: MALICIOUS LINKS
A malicious link is a link that looks like a normal one but can take you to a dangerous website.
These links are created by bad people, called cybercriminals, who want to steal your personal
information, damage your device or trick you into downloading harmful software.
These links often look real and safe, but they are traps. You may find them in emails, text messages,
social media posts or fake pop-ups. The main aim of malicious links is to:
Trick people into downloading harmful software.
Steal personal information like passwords, money details or login IDs.
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