Obfuscated Links

Obfuscated links are URLs modified to hide a website's actual location. They are a type of phishing attack used to trick users into clicking on a link to a spoof website. The goal is to get users to share personal information like login credentials.

Here are some ways obfuscated links can be used:

Urgent emails: Cybercriminals may send an email that appears to come from a legitimate source and include an obfuscated link.

Shortened URLs: A shortened URL like Bit.ly may lead to a Google search result or someone's profile.

URL encoding: A link in Google search results may be converted using URL encoding.

Obfuscated links can also be used for SEO (Search Engine Optimization) to hide a link from search engines while still making it usable for humans. However, Google disapproves of this practice, and it can cause accessibility issues.