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The URL shortener that makes your links look as suspicious as possible (creepylink.com)

submitted 18 hours ago by cm0002@infosec.pub to c/programmer_humor@programming.dev

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[–] Zikeji@programming.dev 5 points 16 hours ago

I used to run a public link shortener. Once the scammers catch wind and add it to their rotation all bets are off. I got inundated with reports and my standing with my web host would have been at risk as well (long story). I now use Shlink on those domains lol.