Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - The Internet And Its Uses (Section 2 - No. 38)

What is a potential risk of clicking on a shortened URL?
The website will load faster.
The destination website is hidden, and it could lead to a malicious site.
You'll receive more emails.
Your computer's storage space will increase.

Explanation

Shortened URLs can hide the true destination, potentially leading to phishing sites.

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