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@feditips

fedhow do I block friendica? Friendica allows markup to hide urls, one of the most basic of online safty layers.

Not just an instance, but the branch friendica

@kevinrns

Umm... I'm not sure there is a way to block an entire type of server software.

By the way, do you mean there's a link behind a piece of text? The URL would still be visible if you hover though?

@feditips no hover on devices, and yes, its text, blue as a link, author says yes he can do it

@kevinrns

That's a very common link type on the internet though? Pretty much all links are like that.

You should be able to long-press on a link to see more details if you're on a touchscreen.

@feditips

This is full out, flat out, nonsense.

"Phishing Attacks: The #1 Reason We Say “Don’t Click Links” "

2018 marked the first year since phishing statistics were recorded that compromised accounts had a higher occurrence rate than malware infections. Malware infections generally occur when you download a file or click a link that’s infected. They can also come from a vulnerability in your network that isn’t related to a specific email message.
safetynet-inc.com/resources/bl

Safety NetPhishing Attacks: The #1 Reason We Say "Don't Click Links" - Safety NetPhishing happens. The easiest way to protect yourself from falling victim to a phishing attack is to avoid clicking links. Just don't do it.

@kevinrns

I might be missing something?

Can you explain the difference for me between these links and the ordinary links you see on most websites?

@kevinrns

I understand that, but there are already ways to see what a link's true URL is by hovering or long-pressing?

Kevin Russell

@feditips

Just like emails, the top and preferred method of ransomeware