In case you've been hiding in a cave somewhere, Vhong Navarro was subjected to a brutal beatdown in a condo unit in The Fort last January 22, Wednesday. The reason for the attack? According to the comedian, a group of guys wanted to extort money from him. The other camp says the shit went down because they caught him attempting to rape their mutual friend, Deniece Milinette Cornejo.
It's all over the local news, and the shady part of the Internet has taken notice. We bet you've seen this link below on Facebook:
Did you click on it? We're hoping you didn't because there's no video. What's worse is you only helped spread a big fat lie. You see, when you click on it, you'll be asked to share the link first before you'll be able to view the non-existent clip. Tsk. This, dear friends, is an example of a negative form of clickbaiting. A clickbait (or link bait) is defined as a link that has a super interesting title or line that will make you click. Think of the links in your News Feed that go like "This blank did something really, really blank. What happened next is blank and utterly blank."
In itself, clickbaiting is not bad. It's actually a great way to spread the videos and articles that you want you want to go viral. However, if it's used for spreading fake and malicious content, then it becomes annoying and even dangerous since hackers can use it to steal confidential info (i.e. your log-in credentials). Spammers and hackers are sneaky and opportunistic. When something big happens, like the Vhong Navarro gulpihan issue, expect them to piggyback on it, using clickbaits to lure you in. So fellas, always be alert and follow the old "Think before you click" rule. Below is our rundown of The Types Of Links You Should Never Click On! THOSE THAT PROMISE A HUGE SUM OF MOOLAH
By this we mean links that promises something really big, like getting a boatload of cash in just a few easy steps. We all want to be rewarded, and this is why spammers and hackers create links that could attract the greedy bastard in us. THOSE THAT SAY SOMETHING IMPOSSIBLE HAS HAPPENED
If you see a link that says something impossible has happened like, say, Jose Rizal was seen in a CCTV footage, be very wary. You can bet your next suweldo that it's fake (duh!) and it's just out to spam the heck out of everyone. However, if you want to make sure, use Google to verify its authenticity. If it's indeed true, numerous reputable sites have most probably written about the topic already—check it out there instead.
THOSE THAT POP UP AS COMMENTS WITH LINKS ON UNRELATED FACEBOOK POSTS
If you see a comment on a Facebook post that: 1) is completely unrelated to the topic and, 2) contains a shortened link, watch out. The poor commenter has been the victim of spamming and is being used by spammers to spread more spam. If you see a comment like this, be a good lad and notify the account it's associated with.
THOSE THAT SAY THEY HAVE "EXCLUSIVE LEAKED" PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
Photos and videos can be leaked. Just ask Wally B. and Kim K. However, this doesn't mean every article or link that has the word "leaked" is legit. A prime example of this is the CCTV footage that allegedly shows Vhong Navarro getting his ass handed to him. As we've said, that one's as fake as your favorite porn star's ta-tas.
THOSE THAT ARE SHARED BY YOUR FRIENDS WHO DON'T NORMALLY SHARE LINKS
When you see a link posted by your normally allergic-t0-online-sharing friend on Facebook, he or she probably didn't intend to do so. Spam might be at work here once again. Go ask your friend about it the next time he'sshe's online. If the answer you get is "no, I still don't share shit," then alam na.
THOSE THAT CONNECT TO A DIFFERENT WEBSITE
Links can mask themselves using the name of a different website. For example, a link can say "Click here to see more FHM babes" but in reality it will send you to a shadier, much less sexy part of the Internet. And if you're really unlucky, you might just land on a site hackers use to get into your rig. There's a really simple way to check if a link won't connect you to another website. Place your mouse cursor (don't click!) over it and the full URL it's linking to will be displayed on the lower left side of your browser. If the address seems unfamiliar or isn't the one you're raring to visit then don't you dare click!
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Did you click on it? We're hoping you didn't because there's no video. What's worse is you only helped spread a big fat lie. You see, when you click on it, you'll be asked to share the link first before you'll be able to view the non-existent clip. Tsk. This, dear friends, is an example of a negative form of clickbaiting. A clickbait (or link bait) is defined as a link that has a super interesting title or line that will make you click. Think of the links in your News Feed that go like "This blank did something really, really blank. What happened next is blank and utterly blank."
In itself, clickbaiting is not bad. It's actually a great way to spread the videos and articles that you want you want to go viral. However, if it's used for spreading fake and malicious content, then it becomes annoying and even dangerous since hackers can use it to steal confidential info (i.e. your log-in credentials). Spammers and hackers are sneaky and opportunistic. When something big happens, like the Vhong Navarro gulpihan issue, expect them to piggyback on it, using clickbaits to lure you in. So fellas, always be alert and follow the old "Think before you click" rule. Below is our rundown of The Types Of Links You Should Never Click On! THOSE THAT PROMISE A HUGE SUM OF MOOLAH
By this we mean links that promises something really big, like getting a boatload of cash in just a few easy steps. We all want to be rewarded, and this is why spammers and hackers create links that could attract the greedy bastard in us. THOSE THAT SAY SOMETHING IMPOSSIBLE HAS HAPPENED
If you see a link that says something impossible has happened like, say, Jose Rizal was seen in a CCTV footage, be very wary. You can bet your next suweldo that it's fake (duh!) and it's just out to spam the heck out of everyone. However, if you want to make sure, use Google to verify its authenticity. If it's indeed true, numerous reputable sites have most probably written about the topic already—check it out there instead.
THOSE THAT POP UP AS COMMENTS WITH LINKS ON UNRELATED FACEBOOK POSTS
If you see a comment on a Facebook post that: 1) is completely unrelated to the topic and, 2) contains a shortened link, watch out. The poor commenter has been the victim of spamming and is being used by spammers to spread more spam. If you see a comment like this, be a good lad and notify the account it's associated with.
THOSE THAT SAY THEY HAVE "EXCLUSIVE LEAKED" PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
Photos and videos can be leaked. Just ask Wally B. and Kim K. However, this doesn't mean every article or link that has the word "leaked" is legit. A prime example of this is the CCTV footage that allegedly shows Vhong Navarro getting his ass handed to him. As we've said, that one's as fake as your favorite porn star's ta-tas.
THOSE THAT ARE SHARED BY YOUR FRIENDS WHO DON'T NORMALLY SHARE LINKS
When you see a link posted by your normally allergic-t0-online-sharing friend on Facebook, he or she probably didn't intend to do so. Spam might be at work here once again. Go ask your friend about it the next time he'sshe's online. If the answer you get is "no, I still don't share shit," then alam na.
THOSE THAT CONNECT TO A DIFFERENT WEBSITE
Links can mask themselves using the name of a different website. For example, a link can say "Click here to see more FHM babes" but in reality it will send you to a shadier, much less sexy part of the Internet. And if you're really unlucky, you might just land on a site hackers use to get into your rig. There's a really simple way to check if a link won't connect you to another website. Place your mouse cursor (don't click!) over it and the full URL it's linking to will be displayed on the lower left side of your browser. If the address seems unfamiliar or isn't the one you're raring to visit then don't you dare click!
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