URL shorteners are services that convert long URLs into compact, redirecting links.
Overview
URL shorteners are services that convert long URLs into compact, redirecting links. In cybersecurity, they are significant because they obfuscate the final destination, enable click tracking, and can be abused in phishing and malware campaigns to bypass filters—especially in mobile and social channels.
Related Threat Clusters
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Phishing Scam Targets Lost iPhone Owners to Steal Apple ID Credentials
A phishing scam is targeting iPhone owners who have lost their devices, with scammers sending text messages claiming the phones have been found. These messages lead victims to fake websites that mimic Apple's official…
2 articles · Updated November 13, 2025 -
Phishing Scam Targets iPhone Owners with False 'Found' Messages
The Swiss National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a warning about a phishing scam targeting iPhone owners. Scammers are sending fraudulent messages claiming that lost or stolen iPhones have been found, aiming…
6 articles · Updated November 13, 2025
Recent Intelligence Reports
- Phishing's Cruel Hook: How Scammers Exploit Lost iPhones to Steal Your Digital Life — Webpronews · November 13, 2025