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Klodviq t1_j6c3j6i wrote

You can just add "preview." in front of a TinyURL address to preview it. Some other shorteners use + after the URL for previews.

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unskilledexplorer OP t1_j6c9xf8 wrote

Yes that is true. Many people, however, seem not to know about it.

Moreover, TinyUrl Checker aims to provide some features on top of that. Currently it verifies SSL certificates of the destination. If the checker gets some traction, I plan to add more features like checking the destination against blacklisted domains or analyzing URL parameters (is there any form of tracking, does it contain anything suspicious?)

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Klodviq t1_j6cccj9 wrote

Definitely useful features. I guess the problem is that people who aren't really internet security -savvy, the people who would need this the most, will never hear of it. The preview link should be the default in any URL shortener.

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ramriot t1_j6ai5gs wrote

Why would I trust this app?

Mostly shortened URLs come to me by email, where my mail server does this function automatically, plus defuses tracking from them.

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unskilledexplorer OP t1_j6ajopr wrote

The app is open sourced, it is transparent about its inner workings. so it can be fully trusted.

I didn't know about such feature in an email client. That sounds really cool. I guess that not everyone has such option (I don't).

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Diegovz01 t1_j6bmxhg wrote

Same, I would like to know what email provider he is talking about, sound pretty interesting.

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your_username t1_j6e8ms2 wrote

Nice, clean webpage — thank you for making this!

curl -sL <short_link> | grep -oE '<a[^>]+href="([^"]+)"[^>]*>' | cut -d'"' -f2

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clevariant t1_j6enuif wrote

Why would you be afraid just to click a link?

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unskilledexplorer OP t1_j6h7r2d wrote

Clicking a link might seem like no big deal, but the truth is, the internet is full of links that can lead you to some shady websites. These links can be disguised as legitimate sites, but in reality, they can infect your device with malware, steal your personal information, or trick you into giving away sensitive information through phishing scams.

With TinyURL checker you can take a peek at where a shortened URL is actually going before you click on it. This simple step can help keep your device and information safe from any potential harm.

Imagine you receive an email from what looks like your bank asking you to log into your account to fix a security issue. They give you a link to click on and it takes you to a fake website that looks just like your bank's website. If you enter your login info, the attackers now have access to your real bank account. Not to mention, they could use your information for other fraudulent activities.

The point is, even if a link seems to be from a trusted source, it's always best to double-check. A TinyURL checker can help you avoid falling for phishing scams and keep your information secure.

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clevariant t1_j6jmw9s wrote

I don't believe you can get malware on your machine just by clicking a link. You actually have to do something stupid. I used to build web sites for a living, btw.

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