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Beware Wikipedia Links!

Cybercriminals are hijacking Wikipedia pages to distribute nefarious links.

Check Those Hyperlinks

Wikipedia pages can be edited openly by anyone

Remember to check hyperlink destinations before clicking

If you don't know, don't go

Wikipedia is just one example of a site where malicious hyperlinking occurs

Be cautious on other sites including

  • YouTube
  • Social media platforms
  • Comment sections on any website where users can post freely

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Wikipedia pages can be edited openly by anyone

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Remember to check hyperlink destinations before clicking

Question Icon

If you don't know, don't go

Question Icon

Wikipedia is just one example of a site where malicious hyperlinking occurs

Question Icon

Be cautious on other sites including

  • YouTube
  • Social media platforms
  • Comment sections on any website where users can post freely

Hyperlinks may seem harmless, but the more you click around, the more risk you take. It's best practice to go direct!

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