DO NOT CLICK Bitly Links!!!

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  • Опубліковано 23 сер 2020
  • Bitly or bit.ly links have become increasingly common around social media and via email. As you are effectively clicking blindly and unaware of where the link leads, many of these links are masking dangerous software on the other end. Never click on hidden links unless you know where it leads!
    Thanks for watching!
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  • @Mr.Man713
    @Mr.Man713 3 роки тому +92

    This is a great example for "we need more people like you"

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  3 роки тому +8

      :D! Thanks for watching

    • @amisfitssafeplace
      @amisfitssafeplace 2 роки тому +3

      Fax :3

    • @Penutupan
      @Penutupan 2 роки тому +3

      Or "We should be like him"

    • @Sodagent
      @Sodagent 2 роки тому +2

      Stop saying we need more ppl like u and say I need to be like him

    • @rezakarimnia7711
      @rezakarimnia7711 2 роки тому +1

      Hello, thank you very much for your instructional video. It was very good. Please leave this collection of videos. Thank you.

  • @Jaydenisquestionable
    @Jaydenisquestionable 3 роки тому +26

    No matter what, people shouldn't click links at all unless they know 100% that it isn't a malware link. Even if it is from you closest friends or a verified page on Instagram or Twitter, people get hacked.

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  3 роки тому +6

      I totally agree!

    • @Cherneha.Mariia23
      @Cherneha.Mariia23 2 роки тому +1

      I completely agree with you, a lot of things can hurt ... even when you are sure that everything is fine.

  • @dreiobsitue7748
    @dreiobsitue7748 2 роки тому +18

    Another useful tip to uncover shortened links is to use a link unshortener. With this you can see the original link without clicking it

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  2 роки тому +7

      Great tip!! I wish I had included that in the video, thanks!

    • @KimikoMaui
      @KimikoMaui 11 місяців тому

      Can I recommend a good one

  • @user-ml3zx8zb2l
    @user-ml3zx8zb2l 2 роки тому +2

    He was born in Venice, Italy in 1254. In 1272, when he was only 17 years old, he travelled to Asia with his father and uncle. The journey was very long. They visited a lot of places and saw wonderful things: eye glasses, ice-cream, spaghetti and the riches of Asia.

  • @CERAC...
    @CERAC... 3 роки тому +21

    Appreciate the "heads-up" on this one. "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure......"

  • @birbgorl
    @birbgorl 3 роки тому +23

    I had no idea this was a thing. Definitely going to be more careful about those kinds of links in the future. Thank you!

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  3 роки тому +3

      Oh it's a thing alright. I see it almost daily. Thanks!

    • @minke9246
      @minke9246 2 роки тому

      You ever use your pc?

    • @birbgorl
      @birbgorl 2 роки тому

      @@minke9246 You ever mind your own business?

  • @jerichoclaveria8875
    @jerichoclaveria8875 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you very much on how to decode the link. Ive been accidentally clicking the same link every time and i found out that it was just an ad link so the person that made that link made money without being involved in any sponsors. Thank you very much. Im realeaved now

  • @sofia___921
    @sofia___921 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for feeling me about this. Now I will never open unknown links, because they can be dangerous for me.

  • @sh1tpostcrusader
    @sh1tpostcrusader 3 роки тому +32

    Really great quality, it’s better than a lot of big youtubers

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  3 роки тому +6

      Thank you! I'll keep working on improving as well, wherever I can. Thanks for watching!

    • @farshidshaygan6703
      @farshidshaygan6703 2 роки тому

      Yes great

  • @udafshow5356
    @udafshow5356 Рік тому +1

    The video is simply the best I have seen of its kind, you told what others did not tell! Thank you! I'll send it to my friends, let them take a look!

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  Рік тому

      Aww thanks! That's great, I hope people are able to see what not to do.

  • @dolby6013
    @dolby6013 2 роки тому +4

    Someone that I don't know sent me a bitly link, saying that I won a price.
    I just wanted to check what was it.
    Thank u so much for the information :)

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  2 роки тому +2

      It's almost certainly a scam, glad you didn't click.

  • @alinaevseeva2857
    @alinaevseeva2857 2 роки тому +3

    Good video, another useful tip to uncover shortened links is to use a link unshortener. No matter what, people shouldn't click links at all unless they know 100% that it isn't a malware link.

    • @user-cc6xt8lv7y
      @user-cc6xt8lv7y Рік тому

      A beautiful and very useful video, it is wonderful, and I will do it as an example for me, because it represents me sometimes and a lot of times has benefited from a lot of these videos. It is beautiful content

  • @user-bp1up7qv4l
    @user-bp1up7qv4l 2 роки тому +1

    I have been watching you for a long time, you have very interesting and useful videos!

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  2 роки тому

      Happy to hear that, I'm really glad to know there are people who care!

  • @cyanified
    @cyanified 2 роки тому +12

    thank you. so MUCH. seriously, you're a hero

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  2 роки тому

      Aw thanks! Not sure about a hero but hopefully helpful :)

  • @ROY4144
    @ROY4144 3 роки тому +5

    Thank you for the quick-important information. Very helpful

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  3 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful! Thank you very much for watching. :)

  • @user-fn3qf5hx1y
    @user-fn3qf5hx1y 2 роки тому +1

    A very useful and explanatory video. People need to know exactly which link and where they are going. This process should be controlled, and not click and you don't know where.

  • @user-be2uj7hg1e
    @user-be2uj7hg1e Рік тому +2

    They taught him very well and I enjoyed his teaching and his teaching was very useful. I learned many things from this teaching that I didn't know before.

  • @user-gc6bl8ej8b
    @user-gc6bl8ej8b 3 роки тому +9

    Thanks. I almost clicked one. But I remember someone told me that one bitly was a ip grabber, so I decided to watch this. Thanks for the help!

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  3 роки тому +2

      Yeah good point. To me it's just shocking how many people use these links and think they're completely safe and/or okay to use. It just screams unwise.

    • @GNJ-ri4tt
      @GNJ-ri4tt 3 роки тому

      I clicked on a bit ly link and it brought me to a UA-cam channel am I in danger

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  3 роки тому

      @@GNJ-ri4tt No, I don't think so. If it brought you straight-linked there then no.

    • @slep6431
      @slep6431 2 роки тому +1

      @@JoshChristiane i clicked on a link, could i be in danger?

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  2 роки тому

      @@slep6431 Where did it lead to? I hope not. Anything is possible of course.

  • @Void69420
    @Void69420 2 роки тому +1

    thanks this video saved me from clicking a rickroll video by clicking the bitly links

  • @mrmcfunibats3423
    @mrmcfunibats3423 2 роки тому +1

    I came to this video right after I got sent one to see if it was secure it was a great thing I came to you about it really appreciate it.

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  2 роки тому

      Well I'm glad you didn't get scammed! Thanks for the view.

  • @askerhagurov9731
    @askerhagurov9731 2 роки тому +1

    Yes, excellent information on working with shortened links, an accessible explanation, thank you.

  • @spongebot6955
    @spongebot6955 3 роки тому +5

    Thanks for the 404 info I had that so many times now I am going to check by the plus feature thanks!

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  3 роки тому +1

      Glad to help, hope you never get a virus. :)

  • @lilianamarini74
    @lilianamarini74 Рік тому +1

    Very suggestive and focused.I will share it with colleagues who will love it I'm sure.

  • @user-fm6vy5ph6v
    @user-fm6vy5ph6v Рік тому +1

    Good afternoon. 🤗Thank you very much for such useful information. I will be careful in the future when working with shortened links. They explained everything clearly and quickly, I will continue to watch your videos, they are useful. All the best to you. I look forward to the next videos.👍☺️

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  Рік тому

      So nice of you you to say, thank you so much for your nice comment. I always love the encouragement. :)

  • @epiccringe5235
    @epiccringe5235 2 роки тому +3

    Man this video was awesome. Great quality +1 sub.

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the sub! I'm glad to have you onboard! :))

  • @user-rj5xh1wb4n
    @user-rj5xh1wb4n Рік тому +2

    No matter what, people shouldn't click on links at all unless they're 100% sure it's not a malicious link. Even if it's from your closest friends or a trusted Instagram or Twitter page, people get hacked.

  • @natali_ya12
    @natali_ya12 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the help, now it's really clear. You explain everything perfectly

  • @WSaint
    @WSaint Рік тому +1

    Thank you. Really great quality! excellent information on working with shortened links, an accessible explanation.

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  Рік тому

      Aw thanks for the comment and thanks for watching, made my night!

  • @cedanalia
    @cedanalia 2 місяці тому +1

    God sent .Giving me tears of joy for being informed😢

  • @WSaint
    @WSaint Рік тому +1

    Thank you for feeling me about this. excellent information on working with shortened links, an accessible explanation.

  • @pivithurupethum5370
    @pivithurupethum5370 Рік тому +1

    Thank you very much for your comments.. for explaining the valuable things

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  Рік тому

      So nice of you, thank you for watching and enjoying :))

  • @user-yn2eg7zz9o
    @user-yn2eg7zz9o Рік тому +1

    Such a presentation of information is especially important for children and the elderly, who like to click on different links several times and can bring any virus into their computer. Important information. Thank you for this informative video

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  Рік тому

      Glad it was helpful! Thank you for your kind comment, I totally agree with you. More kids and elderly especially need to know to watch out.

    • @user-pc6bu4vv3h
      @user-pc6bu4vv3h Рік тому

      You are undoubtedly right. A person is inquisitive by nature, and in children and the elderly this quality is more pronounced. Thank you for a very informative video.

  • @user-bf5uz7qg3n
    @user-bf5uz7qg3n Рік тому +1

    Great video, thank you! I have a question, could we make it by uniq data? I mean if someone clicks it several times it will only count as 1. Only someone with different IP address will count in the system

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  Рік тому

      Yes, technically. It's the same for ads, if you click an ad multiple times from the same link it'll count that IP as just one reference, not multiples. Google ads works that way to prevent people from gaming the system and making money from clicking the link over and over again.

  • @R-99_Darkmatter
    @R-99_Darkmatter 2 роки тому +2

    Thx I got a message that said to click the link because I won a give away so I came here, this guy saves lives

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  2 роки тому +1

      I hate stuff like that so much, glad you're safe!

  • @masudbdblog3269
    @masudbdblog3269 2 роки тому +1

    That's great ! I have understood your topics clearly. It is helpful for my up coming work. You did not give any link, I am waiting for your next help. Thanks.

  • @user-zk9gv4ji3c
    @user-zk9gv4ji3c 2 роки тому +1

    Hello, nowadays the Internet is an indispensable helper in the life of every person, I stumbled upon your channel, it surprised me, it turned out to be very interesting. Immediately signed, liked. Honestly, I did not expect that how many useful things can be learned))) Repeatedly went to the links to fraudsters, it's awful ... Thank you for the information! I will recommend your channel to everyone !!!😊

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  2 роки тому

      Wow thank you for such a nice comment, I appreciate you taking the time to actually say all of that. I hope you have a lovely day!

  • @user-cg8me3ul9e
    @user-cg8me3ul9e 2 роки тому +1

    interesting and important information. You need to work with different links with great care, and understand what threatens to click on malicious links

  • @nancykenney5582
    @nancykenney5582 3 роки тому +3

    Even if it still says 404 when you have the plus sign, does it save you?

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  3 роки тому +1

      Yes. As long as you don't click on the actual link. The + sign protects you. 404 in most cases means it's a broken link that leads nowhere, however in some rare cases it's an actual virus page designed to deceive people into thinking it's just a broken link that did nothing.

  • @user-gz6eh9bt7q
    @user-gz6eh9bt7q 2 роки тому +1

    Bitly or bit.ly links have become increasingly common around social media and via email. As you are effectively clicking blindly and unaware of where the link leads, many of these links are masking dangerous software on the other end. Never click on hidden links unless you know where it leads!
    Thanks for watching!

  • @warestalukder3910
    @warestalukder3910 Рік тому +1

    Very clear video. I think most of the people understand this video easily. Keep going. I will again see this video with my free times.Thanks.

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  Рік тому

      Thanks for your nice comment, I read and appreciate every comment and it helps encourage me. Have a lovely day!

  • @user-qm3fi1ej1m
    @user-qm3fi1ej1m 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for your wonderful videos. They are quite interesting and relevant in our time. And also useful.

  • @ExtraCannedyy
    @ExtraCannedyy 2 роки тому +1

    I go to the bit ly link from the UA-cam description and I just allow the notification and then I saw that waring message and shows my phone model so I already blocked them, so is it okay now?

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  2 роки тому

      Yeah you should be okay now from what it sounds like. The warning message may have been your browser blocking the site from operating. If you want to turn off that sites notifications then you can do so in the settings of your browser. Look for notifications then turn off any of the most recent ones.

  • @ssjreacts9598
    @ssjreacts9598 2 роки тому +1

    good quality, need more viewers tbh so more people see this and you get more subs and you actually make money

  • @dyabalsttuof3690
    @dyabalsttuof3690 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you very much. I enjoyed and benefited greatly from watching this great video and general information

  • @user-fk4vh6tb8c
    @user-fk4vh6tb8c 2 роки тому +1

    Good video... The video helped, explained everything clearly and understandably. I agree with you - you should not open links twice so as not to pick up a virus.

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  2 роки тому

      Thanks for commenting! Glad to hear you got something from it.

  • @nikolrene2872
    @nikolrene2872 2 роки тому +1

    Good afternoon. The video was helpful and explained everything clearly and understandably. I agree with you - you should not open the links, grab the virus twice or twice.

  • @imanhadian6079
    @imanhadian6079 2 роки тому +2

    No matter what, people shouldn't click links at all unless they know 100% that it isn't a malware link. Even if it is from you closest friends or a verified page on Instagram or Twitter, people get hacked

  • @guljanannamuhammedova1963
    @guljanannamuhammedova1963 2 роки тому +1

    I agree with all the comments that now and in the future too, it is very dangerous to open unknown links. Guys, share the video so that people know. Thanks for the interesting information. I will have it too. Everything was explained clearly and clearly.

  • @WSaint
    @WSaint 2 роки тому +1

    excellent information on working with shortened links, an accessible explanation, thank you.

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  2 роки тому

      You're welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @alsakeralsaker394
    @alsakeralsaker394 Рік тому +1

    Good afternoon!
    Very informative video. I agree with you that you need to be more careful in such situations. Such tricks come across a lot of people.
    Thank you very much for warning)

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  Рік тому

      That's nice of you to say, thanks for watching!

  • @rezvanghanbarzadeh8978
    @rezvanghanbarzadeh8978 2 роки тому +1

    So useful and helpful information. You got very great tips. Thank you!!

  • @mrfifi629
    @mrfifi629 3 роки тому +2

    There are so many links that you can click but it can be harmful or not and you don't know

  • @backtoschool1830
    @backtoschool1830 Рік тому +1

    Wow that's awesome. This is really educative, keep up with the good job. Waiting for more. Big ups

  • @user-mk5kk7mx7z
    @user-mk5kk7mx7z 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the video, very interesting and informative. Thanks for your work. Looking forward to the next video

  • @katosik3838
    @katosik3838 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you, you have prevented me from getting Rick Perry. Like that you are not going anywhere!

  • @nxdzia
    @nxdzia 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you! Some random person sent me a bitly link i was about to click it but then i got sketched out and i searched it up :)

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  2 роки тому

      Well it's a good thing you searched before clicking. Some of them are viruses, glad you didn't get one!

    • @nxdzia
      @nxdzia 2 роки тому +1

      @@JoshChristiane :D

  • @sirenkoekaterina8696
    @sirenkoekaterina8696 2 роки тому +1

    Good day. Thank you very much for the useful information, you helped me a lot. I watched some of your videos, to be honest, impressive. I will be happy to watch your videos, because you really give us very valuable and useful information, because in our modern world there is a very big problem with Internet security.

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  2 роки тому

      Glad I could help, thanks so much for watching! I never really expected anybody to watch these videos, so that's really cool that it can help some people.

  • @ouladeeb8578
    @ouladeeb8578 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you, I didn't know that clicking on these links was harmful

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  2 роки тому

      I'm glad you know now and can prevent viruses or malware.

  • @papidamuddafucare4699
    @papidamuddafucare4699 2 роки тому +1

    I get bitly Linus sent to me all the time, don't think I ever cli keson any but IF I ever have, how long would it takebefore u noticed u have virus or something from clickibg on that link..? Thx, i appreciate this video,!!

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  2 роки тому

      You may never notice. I've had viruses on my computer in the past for significant periods of time (months) without ever even noticing. Some are designed to let you know they're there, but most are silent and quiet and their goal is to leech data without you ever knowing. The likelihood of getting infected from a rogue link is relatively low, so likely you are okay. Still, there's always a risk. My advice is to download and run "Hitman Pro" as it does the best job finding those silent viruses. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @krepish82
    @krepish82 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the very quick, important information. Very useful.

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  2 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful! You're very welcome, and thanks for watching!

    • @user-zk9gv4ji3c
      @user-zk9gv4ji3c 2 роки тому +1

      Indeed, very important information !!!

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    @Clarkplayz4321 4 місяці тому +1

    6k sub keep up the good work

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  4 місяці тому

      Thanks! Will do! Appreciate the support :)

  • @olya4547
    @olya4547 2 роки тому +1

    thanks for the video. It was extremely helpful. It's nice to hear your voice

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  2 роки тому +1

      So nice of you, I appreciate the compliment :)

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    @user-cx5gm3ih7e Рік тому +1

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    @user-ji6rw2cl4u Рік тому +1

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    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  Рік тому

      Glad you liked it! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

  • @AliHassan-hf2wp
    @AliHassan-hf2wp Рік тому +1

    we can say it is a defense way against unknown links. so this useful for protect us and our computers

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    @user-xb8vy2he7l 2 роки тому +1

    Good afternoon, very good and high-quality video, it contains very accessible information, in the future you need to be careful with such sites, the information provided in this video is really very important, and very quickly explained everything. Thank you for a great video

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    @user-ee5rp2io2s 2 роки тому +1

    Very interesting and informative video. Thanks for the information.

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  2 роки тому

      So nice of you to comment, I'm glad you got something useful from it.

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  • @lupizrp.2365
    @lupizrp.2365 2 роки тому

    I received a text message that said “ don’t forget to make a appointment for cancer prevention.” I was waiting for someone to call me so I can make my appointment. However, when I received the message I thought it was my doctor that sent it and so I clicked a unknown link. I was redirected to a CDC UA-cam video. It was about cancer. I was spooked because it wasn’t about a appointment or really anything surrounding what I thought would pop up. Once I saw This video I did the “+” technique on my browser. It told me it was a UA-cam page and that seems a bit reliable. I don’t know if it was good or bad or if sometime might have happened to my phone like a virus or anything. I am very worried and I will never click on a link unless I know for a fact it is reliable. How would I know if a website is downloading something or has downloaded something already?

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  2 роки тому

      Did it take you to UA-cam's real site? If it did, then you're probably okay and it was just advertising spam. However, there is no way to know for sure the route it took to get there. Could be a re-director post-malware or something, that is a real technique sometimes used. The best thing you could do now is download a good quality antivirus for your phone like Malwarebytes or Bitdefender and get that up and running. Even those are not a silver bullet though, the only true way to be safe is to never click to begin with, and reformat your phone when issues like that happen. It's an unfortunate reality, but it's the world we live in today. I hope you're okay and have no issues!

    • @lupizrp.2365
      @lupizrp.2365 2 роки тому

      @@JoshChristiane thanks for responding. Yes this take me to UA-cam’s real site , I installed a antivirus I have worked with before on many occasions and is trusted. It show me that the website is in secure but any way I was scared about this.

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  2 роки тому

      @@lupizrp.2365 I'm sorry that happened. I hope it was just advertising and no big deal. I'm glad everything appears safe now. Have a great day!

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  • @nastiabochulia8739
    @nastiabochulia8739 2 роки тому +1

    very interesting and informative video.
    you tell and explain everything in a cool way

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  2 роки тому

      Glad you liked it! Very nice comment, I do appreciate it. ❤️

  • @user-ic3yu2ec9d
    @user-ic3yu2ec9d Рік тому +1

    Thank you very much for the video. Everything is very clear. Very interesting.

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    @khrystynatrach505 Рік тому +1

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    more videos like this, I recommend, I always follow you 👍

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  Рік тому

      Thank you very much! I always appreciate new viewers :)

  • @user-fg1ce9hx7y
    @user-fg1ce9hx7y Рік тому +1

    Yes, it's hard to believe in unfamiliar links, people aren't immune to being scammed unless they're 100% sure it's not a malicious link. How to avoid it? on Instagram or Twitter, the pages are hacking. What to do, tell me?

  • @dizlak2204
    @dizlak2204 2 роки тому +1

    good afternoon! Thank you for the useful information, everything was well explained

  • @builtlikeabananayessir2872
    @builtlikeabananayessir2872 2 роки тому +1

    So uhm I’m late but pressed on a bitly link and I was still in the UA-cam app so like I wasn’t in my safari but in UA-cam there was a done in the top left corner of my screen and when I pressed on it, it brought me back to UA-cam. It didn’t open up my safari so will it be okay?

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  2 роки тому

      Sounds fine to me. If it didn't open your browser and actually connect the web packets then you're good to go. I'm sure you're probably fine.

    • @builtlikeabananayessir2872
      @builtlikeabananayessir2872 2 роки тому +1

      @@JoshChristiane ok thank you it worried me for a second

  • @mirceadumitrescu9332
    @mirceadumitrescu9332 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much. I've clicked on one but it redirected me to a youtube video. Seems to be safe, but thanks to you, I will be more careful. Thanks again!

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  Рік тому

      You are welcome, I hope your accounts are safe and all is fine :)

  • @user-hc3rv9cg5c
    @user-hc3rv9cg5c 2 роки тому +1

    great video and everything is explained in detail. wonderful . thank you

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  2 роки тому

      You are welcome! Very nice of you to watch and comment, have a great day!

  • @nadin3856
    @nadin3856 2 роки тому +1

    Useful video and information. Indeed, now it is dangerous to go to different links, except that a very good antivirus, it is still better not to take risks.

  • @loselives
    @loselives 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the info, I got 2 texts of bitly links from 2 different numbers.

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  2 роки тому

      I did too, yesterday in fact. I didn't click them obviously, but it's becoming an epidemic.

  • @user-bf5uz7qg3n
    @user-bf5uz7qg3n Рік тому +1

    thanks for the very useful video, I really agree not to click on links that do not know where they lead

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  Рік тому

      Thank you for watching it, I'm glad you agree and know better than to click on random links. Stay safe! :)

  • @NolanMakatche
    @NolanMakatche 4 місяці тому +1

    LinkedIn post links could also be a concern. 🤔 Basically, be careful with any link.

  • @lilyabondarchuk177
    @lilyabondarchuk177 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks to the author for the video! I learned a lot of information for myself. The video is great, very exciting. I recommend it to everyone

  • @dixr8698
    @dixr8698 2 роки тому +1

    I got DM'd by a small business. They wanted me to promote them by sharing a bitly link. Thankfully you came in to save me, lol.

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  2 роки тому

      I've had the exact same thing happen. I told them no unless they change the link, and they refused and insisted I click it.

    • @dixr8698
      @dixr8698 2 роки тому +1

      @@JoshChristiane They sent the original link just a few hours ago, it's a pretty nice website but my gut says that I shouldn't continue the deal.

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  2 роки тому +2

      @@dixr8698 There are LOTS of legit companies using Bitly links, so to be fair to them it doesn't indicate they're scammers. But your gut may be basing that on their attitude, language, the deal itself and other factors. Always trust your gut with stuff like that.

  • @nesmario123
    @nesmario123 3 роки тому +1

    ...so should i use bit ly as long as i added the + at the end of the links?

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  3 роки тому

      Well even that could be dangerous if you don't know the website it's leading to is totally trustworthy. But assuming you know and trust the site then I'd recommend it. The entire principle of a "hidden" link is insanity, especially in the age of mass hacking and cyberwarfare.

    • @nesmario123
      @nesmario123 3 роки тому +1

      @@JoshChristiane ah good, cause i'm just liking it to my stuff that's all

  • @user-ml4gg8nd9l
    @user-ml4gg8nd9l 2 роки тому +1

    ello, thank you for such an informative video, I hope in the future everything will really be easier now, as you said, such videos are needed! thanks

  • @ranjitkumarranjitkumar5874
    @ranjitkumarranjitkumar5874 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for your video.I agree with you.your subject is clear.god bless you

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  Рік тому

      You are very welcome, thanks for watching. God bless you too

  • @lamahabib2253
    @lamahabib2253 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much......i like this vedio
    I have benefited from this video and I will follow your advice that you talked about.. Very good job, I hope to follow these videos

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  Рік тому

      You are most welcome, thank you so much for watching and commenting, it always makes my day!

  • @NadeemKhan-dq2hv
    @NadeemKhan-dq2hv Рік тому +1

    Very informative and helpful video

  • @user-hz5pv5kt7n
    @user-hz5pv5kt7n Рік тому +2

    It was very interesting information. Thank you very much .. I am subscribed to you I will always watch a lot of useful information

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  Рік тому

      Oh thank you. Thanks for subscribing too, I can always use more for when I make more videos soon. Cheers! :)

  • @TimedBlue
    @TimedBlue 2 роки тому +2

    Dang this video means no more rickrolls

  • @soneil
    @soneil Рік тому +1

    Thank you very much for posting this

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  Рік тому

      You're welcome, thank you very much for watching!

  • @OfficialKian678
    @OfficialKian678 6 місяців тому +1

    What will happened if i pressed on it and didn't do anything on the web and just exit?

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  6 місяців тому +1

      High likelihood nothing happened. Just run your antivirus to be sure. I like HitmanPro a lot, I find their system catches the most stuff, and cleans the best. Just my opinion though.

  • @user-fx1kr5ko8l
    @user-fx1kr5ko8l Рік тому +1

    Good afternoon everyone. Thanks for the video to the author, it explains well.

  • @user-ud2mi2zr5m
    @user-ud2mi2zr5m 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the video, interesting and informative, very much useful information

  • @Randomdummy5
    @Randomdummy5 7 місяців тому +2

    Its completely safe to click on bitly links if you know how to do so correctly

  • @danielali5403
    @danielali5403 2 роки тому +1

    Well..that's very useful information..big thanks to you sir

    • @JoshChristiane
      @JoshChristiane  2 роки тому

      Always welcome, can't wait to upload more, thanks for watching!

  • @user-tj8ww6et3o
    @user-tj8ww6et3o Рік тому +1

    Nowadays, it is important to ensure a reliable Internet environment