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All Behaviours > SB020 Checks the hyperlink's destination before clicking it
SB020 Checks the hyperlink's destination before clicking it
Website links can be hyperlinked to load any website, thus hiding the true destination of the link or a button. By hovering over the link (with a mouse or trackpad) or holding it down (on a touch screen device), the actual destination URL is displayed. The URL can then be checked for any suspicious characteristics.
Why is it important?
Malicious websites will often hide behind a hyperlink in the hope it won't be checked. These websites can download malware or attempt to scam people. By checking links, these websites can be avoided, potentially preventing a security incident.
Priority Tier
Behaviours in SebDB are ranked by their impact on risk. Tier 1 behaviours have the biggest impact, Tier 4 behaviours the least.
Risk Mitigated
Malware Infection
Malware infections occur when malicious software makes its way on to a device or network.
Further reading
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877050915007395