A homograph attack uses characters that look similar (like Cyrillic 'а' vs Latin 'a') to create deceptive URLs like 'pаypal.com' that appear legitimate.

Legitimate websites rarely use IP addresses directly. IP-based URLs are common in phishing and malware campaigns to hide the actual domain.

Domains like .tk, .ml, .ga are free and commonly abused for spam and phishing. While not inherently malicious, they warrant extra caution.

The tool doesn't specifically flag shorteners, but they hide the destination URL which is a security concern. Always preview before clicking.

The validator flags HTTP (unencrypted) URLs. HTTPS is essential for transmitting sensitive data securely.

It parses and displays query strings but doesn't validate parameter values. Malicious code can hide in parameters.

Yes. Copy suspicious URLs from emails or messages and validate them here before visiting to identify red flags.

False positives happen. The tool shows warnings, not definitive judgments. Use your judgment and verify through official channels.

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