Anti-virus software may not detect a malicious website. An anti-malware app, or a full featured AV-Web security suite that blocks malicious pages is the safest bet, but they are not infallible, especially with so-called 'zero day' exploits**.
As far as posting links here at NPN, i think it best to note what the content of the link is, and also let us know that it is safe.
**A 'zero day exploit' is new malware that the AV vendors and app developers have not yet developed a defense. Caution and vigilance are key to protect yourself.
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3 repliesSandy
Thanks for the reminder, though.
Sandy
Anti-virus software may not detect a malicious website. An anti-malware app, or a full featured AV-Web security suite that blocks malicious pages is the safest bet, but they are not infallible, especially with so-called 'zero day' exploits**.
As far as posting links here at NPN, i think it best to note what the content of the link is, and also let us know that it is safe.
**A 'zero day exploit' is new malware that the AV vendors and app developers have not yet developed a defense. Caution and vigilance are key to protect yourself.
--P