What seems like a harmless click to clean your inbox might actually expose you to cyber threats. A recent analysis by DNSFilter reveals that 1 in every 644 clicks on unsubscribe links leads to potentially dangerous websites.
These range from validating your email for spammers to installing malware or launching phishing attacks via spoofed pages.
Cybersecurity experts warn that clicking unsubscribe links in sketchy emails could signal to scammers that you're a real, active user.
Expert cautions that this could make you a future target for more personalized attacks.
Meanwhile, another prominent expert highlights the risk of credential theft, especially if the link redirects to a page asking for passwords or personal information.
Instead of clicking on unsubscribe links directly, experts recommend using the “list-unsubscribe” options provided by most email platforms—safer, vetted links found near the sender’s name.
If that's unavailable or the sender looks shady, it’s safer to mark the email as spam or create filters to block similar content.
Tools like Apple’s “Hide My Email” or privacy extensions for Chrome and Firefox can further protect your identity.
Moving forward, “If you don’t trust the source, why would you trust their unsubscribe link?
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