{"id":5453,"date":"2024-01-11T10:18:40","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T10:18:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/?p=5453"},"modified":"2025-08-14T08:22:40","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T08:22:40","slug":"what-is-url-phishing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-url-phishing\/","title":{"rendered":"What is URL Phishing &#8211; Tricks to Prevent It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">URL phishing is a cyberattack that hackers use to obtain one&#8217;s personal information. In this blog, you will learn in detail about what URL phishing is, along with the tips to prevent it.\u00a0 Therefore, ensure following all the tricks to enjoy a safe, secure, and risk-free online experience. Also, don&#8217;t forget to protect your network with iProVPN&#8217;s security.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">        <div class=\"iprovpn_btn_cta_row\">\n    \t<a class=\"btn_cta\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/buy-vpn\" title=\"Get iProVPN Now\">Get iProVPN NOW <i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n    \t<\/div>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-url-phishing\/#What_is_URL_Phishing\" >What is URL Phishing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-url-phishing\/#How_Does_URL_Phishing_Work\" >How Does URL Phishing Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-url-phishing\/#How_to_Detect_URL_Phishing\" >How to Detect URL Phishing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-url-phishing\/#1_Always_Be_Alert_for_Signs_in_the_Message\" >1. Always Be Alert for Signs in the Message<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-url-phishing\/#2_Verify_Senders_Address\" >2. Verify Sender\u2019s Address<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-url-phishing\/#3_Real_Websites_Dont_Request_Personal_Information\" >3. Real Websites Don&#8217;t Request Personal Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-url-phishing\/#Are_There_Any_Types_of_URL_Phishing\" >Are There Any Types of URL Phishing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-url-phishing\/#Legit_Links\" >Legit Links<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-url-phishing\/#Typosquatting\" >Typosquatting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-url-phishing\/#Subfolder_Links\" >Subfolder Links<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-url-phishing\/#Masked_Links\" >Masked Links\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-url-phishing\/#What_If_I_Accidentally_Click_a_Phishing_Link\" >What If I Accidentally Click a Phishing Link?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-url-phishing\/#How_Do_I_Know_If_a_Link_Is_Safe\" >How Do I Know If a Link Is Safe?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-url-phishing\/#How_to_Prevent_URL_Phishing_Attacks\" >How to Prevent URL Phishing Attacks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-url-phishing\/#URL_Filtering\" >URL Filtering:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-url-phishing\/#Domain_Reputation\" >Domain Reputation:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-url-phishing\/#VPN_Usage\" >VPN Usage:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-url-phishing\/#AI-Based_Protection\" >AI-Based Protection:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-url-phishing\/#Security_Awareness_Training\" >Security Awareness Training:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-url-phishing\/#How_to_Report_Phishing_URLs\" >How to Report Phishing URLs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-url-phishing\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-url-phishing\/#Start_Browsing_Privately\" >Start Browsing Privately!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_URL_Phishing\"><\/span><b>What is URL Phishing?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">URL phishing is an online scam that involves sending a deceptive email with a malicious link, guiding unsuspecting victims to a fake website. Its purposes range from stealing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/online-banking-security-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bank details<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to installing malware. The primary aim is to deceive users into providing login credentials and granting access to various accounts, including email, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webdesignerhub.org\/social-media-marketing\/\">social media marketing <\/a>accounts, and banking information.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_URL_Phishing_Work\"><\/span><b>How Does URL Phishing Work?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">URL phishing happens in two steps. First, the attacker makes a fake website that looks real, using similar names or addresses. They might also use IP addresses, but this can be a problem for users in different places worldwide. In the second step, the attacker sends emails with phishing links, tempting users with things they&#8217;re interested in, guiding them to the fake site they made.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, these emails often trick people, making them feel like they have to do something quickly, like finish a task soon. Fake website links might seem real initially, but can take you to the fraudulent site once you enter details.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Detect_URL_Phishing\"><\/span><b>How to Detect URL Phishing?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hackers use URL phishing to take your username and password. They also try to get your bank details to take your money. Even though these scammers often change how they do this, you can still figure out if they are trying to trick you if you pay attention. Here are some things to look for to spot a URL phishing attack:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Always_Be_Alert_for_Signs_in_the_Message\"><\/span><strong><em>1. Always Be Alert for Signs in the Message<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emails saying &#8220;Your account will be seized&#8221; and using alarming language to make you panic are clear warnings. Scammers want you to click without thinking, so the key rule is to never act urgently in such situations. Before clicking on any links, always use a <a href=\"https:\/\/checkphishing.com\/\">malicious link checker<\/a> to verify the safety of the URL and avoid falling victim to phishing attempts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Verify_Senders_Address\"><\/span><em><strong>2. Verify Sender\u2019s Address<\/strong><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fake websites often appear incredibly authentic, making it challenging for an average user to spot them. Nevertheless, the safest approach is to consistently scrutinize the sender&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/ful.io\/blog\/find-company-email-addresses-for-free-in-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">email address<\/a>. Even if the address seems similar, it may contain spelling errors, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alterations in the URL<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> structure, extra letters, or punctuation. Always watch out for that one error.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Real_Websites_Dont_Request_Personal_Information\"><\/span><em><strong>3. Real Websites Don&#8217;t Request Personal Information<\/strong><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At last, remember that a genuine website or business won&#8217;t pressure you to provide credentials. Legitimate sources never ask for sensitive information. Therefore, if an email requests such details, it&#8217;s a clear indication that it&#8217;s not authentic.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_There_Any_Types_of_URL_Phishing\"><\/span><b>Are There Any Types of URL Phishing?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. There are certain types of URL phishing. Check out the most common ones below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legit_Links\"><\/span><b><i>Legit Links<\/i><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are links that aim to trick users by imitating real websites, such as Google, and then redirecting them to a harmful source. Hence, it&#8217;s crucial to check the URL address consistently.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Typosquatting\"><\/span><b><i>Typosquatting<\/i><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a type of URL phishing where scammers create a fraudulent link by altering or swapping characters, making it appear identical to a genuine link. However, it&#8217;s actually fake and leads users to a scam website. For instance, using &#8220;Instagram.com&#8221; instead of &#8220;Instgram.com.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Subfolder_Links\"><\/span><b><i>Subfolder Links<\/i><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These links seem like genuine websites, but within the URL, there&#8217;s an entirely incorrect subfolder.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Masked_Links\"><\/span><b><i>Masked Links\u00a0<\/i><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Masked links are hyperlinks that conceal real links, also termed URL Masking. The primary goal is to deceive users into thinking they are in one domain when, in reality, they are in another.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, read Instagram Phishing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/instagram-phishing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_If_I_Accidentally_Click_a_Phishing_Link\"><\/span><b>What If I Accidentally Click a Phishing Link?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attackers commonly send a password reset or confirmation link that seems legitimate. Clicking on these links can lead to automatic installation of malware or spyware on your device. Initially, it&#8217;s hard to spot as the website appears genuine. It&#8217;s only when cybercriminals successfully steal your username, password, and bank details that the damage becomes evident. However, no need to worry, as I will share tricks to identify and prevent URL phishing in this blog.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Know_If_a_Link_Is_Safe\"><\/span><b>How Do I Know If a Link Is Safe?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to know about the authenticity of a link, then always look for the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a link checker tool to verify the website\u2019s authenticity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that the site uses the HTTPS <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/vpn-protocols-explained\/\">protocol<\/a>, which is the safest data transmission protocol.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check <a href=\"https:\/\/tagembed.com\/blog\/embed-google-reviews-on-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google reviews<\/a> for suspicious websites. If reviews seem unnatural, don\u2019t click on the website link.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for the sender\u2019s contact information to verify authenticity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the domain age of the website to ensure its authenticity.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Prevent_URL_Phishing_Attacks\"><\/span><b>How to Prevent URL Phishing Attacks?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phishing URLs can be detected using various methods. Common approaches include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"URL_Filtering\"><\/span><b>URL Filtering:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify and block repeated use of phishing URLs listed in threat intelligence feeds, preventing certain known-bad URLs from reaching users&#8217; inboxes.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Domain_Reputation\"><\/span><b>Domain Reputation:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anti-phishing software analyzes <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/what-is-email-spoofing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">emails<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>,<\/strong> flagging indicators of phishing URLs. A domain that&#8217;s only a few hours old is often flagged as potentially malicious.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VPN_Usage\"><\/span><b>VPN Usage:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect to a <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-identify-vpn-scams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VPN<\/a> to enhance phishing email prevention. A VPN encrypts your <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/what-is-an-ip-address\/\">IP address<\/a>, safeguarding your email and sensitive information from potential scammers.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AI-Based_Protection\"><\/span><b>AI-Based Protection:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deploy AI-based tools to detect fraudulent emails and websites by analyzing abnormal URL structures, effectively blocking malicious URLs.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Security_Awareness_Training\"><\/span><b>Security Awareness Training:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorporate URL phishing awareness into your security training program. Ensure employees can identify and report these attacks using phishing simulation technology to evaluate vulnerability and enhance awareness. Additionally, leveraging <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qooper.io\/mentoring-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mentoring software<\/a> can provide ongoing expert guidance and support, further reinforcing best practices and strengthening overall security awareness.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Report_Phishing_URLs\"><\/span><b>How to Report Phishing URLs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you come across any fraudulent URLs, promptly notify your IT department to block them and implement necessary security measures. If you lack an IT department, forward the email content to APWG. Additionally, share a copy of the deceptive email with the Cybersecurity &amp; Infrastructure Security Agency, a US government reporting page. Report the website to Google for blocking. If you&#8217;ve fallen victim to phishing, complete the IC3 form.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now the concept of URL would be clear. It&#8217;s essential to stay vigilant and employ the preventive measures discussed in this blog to avoid falling victim to URL phishing. Refrain from clicking on any suspicious or unfamiliar links. If you suspect a scammer has obtained your details, report phishing promptly using the provided links mentioned in the blog.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">    \t<hr class=\"mt-5\">\n        <div class=\"custom_CTA mt-5\">\n            <div class=\"row\">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-7 align-self-center text-lg-left text-center\">\n                    <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_Browsing_Privately\"><\/span>Start Browsing Privately!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n                    <p clas=\"mb-0\">iProVPN encrypts your data for protection against hackers and surveillance. 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