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We check the URL against our threat intelligence database, analyse domain reputation, and capture a live screenshot so you can see exactly where it leads before you click.
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How It Works
Three steps to know if a link is safe
No technical knowledge needed. Paste, check, and decide in under 5 seconds.
Paste the suspicious link
Copy any link you've received in email, WhatsApp, SMS, or social media and paste it into the box above. No account needed.
Get an instant verdict
We check the URL against 11 threat intelligence engines, analyse domain age, reputation, redirect chains, and capture a live screenshot in under 3 seconds.
Open safely if still unsure
Not confident even after the verdict? Open the link inside our fully managed sandbox. You browse normally, nothing can reach your device.
Who Uses This
For anyone who's hesitated before clicking a link
That moment of doubt is universal. Our tool answers it in seconds.
Suspicious email links
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WhatsApp & SMS links
Smishing via SMS is among the fastest-growing threats. 'Your package is ready', 'You've won a prize'. Paste the link here before opening.
Security researchers
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Corporate IT & security
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FAQ
Common questions about checking links
The safest way is to check it before you click, not after. Paste the link into our URL safety checker and you'll get an instant verdict based on domain reputation, blacklist status, domain age, and threat intelligence. You can also view a live screenshot of where the link leads without your browser ever visiting the page.
Suspicious means we found warning signs, like a very new domain, a small number of threat intelligence flags, or patterns that resemble phishing, but it hasn't been confirmed malicious yet. We recommend opening suspicious links in our sandbox rather than clicking them directly. Do not enter any credentials on a suspicious page.
Don't panic. Paste the link here to check its verdict. If it's malicious, disconnect from the internet, run an antivirus scan, and change any passwords you may have entered. Do not enter any personal information if you're still on the page. For work incidents, notify your IT security team immediately.
VirusTotal gives you a verdict. URLScan gives you a screenshot. Browserling gives you a sandbox. CyberCheck360 gives you all three in one place, plus our sandbox inspects every new link you click inside it, which none of the others do. We also offer the same capability as an automatic Outlook add-on for organisations.
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How to tell if a link is safe before clicking
What makes a link dangerous?
Malicious links hide behind convincing domains registered days before a phishing campaign. They use redirect chains to evade scanners and mimic trusted brands with near-identical URLs. Signs to watch for: unusual domain names, URL shorteners, mismatched sender addresses, and urgency-driven messaging.
Why domain age matters so much
Attackers register new domains specifically for each campaign and discard them within days. A domain registered this week sending you an 'urgent account verification' email is a major red flag. Our scanner checks domain registration date as one of the first signals.
What a screenshot preview tells you
Seeing is believing. A screenshot of the destination page tells you instantly if a link leads to a fake login form, a suspicious download page, or a legitimate website. You see exactly what the page looks like without your browser ever visiting it.