Cybersecurity experts issue warning over clicking 'unsubscribe' button
Briefly

Cybersecurity experts advise caution when unsubscribing from mailing lists, as fake 'unsubscribe' buttons can lead to data theft. Analysis shows one in every 644 subscription links might be malicious, a significant risk given spam constitutes about 45% of all emails. Clicking these links can confirm an active email address, making users more susceptible to scams, and may redirect them to fake websites that gather personal data. This action also exposes users to unprotected web environments, increasing vulnerability to cyber threats.
Criminals use links to lure victims and cleverly place fake unsubscribe links in their emails to trick recipients into clicking on them.
By clicking the link, you leave the protected environment of your email client and enter the open web, where malicious attacks are more likely.
Read at Mail Online
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