PayPal? I don't use PayPal?

No, it's just a pet peeve, and I have a new one now: expounding on pet peeves.

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

Now we are in a paradoxical loop.

It will be always required to confirm the linked address in the status bar (i.e., the lowermost bar of the browser window) whether it is the correct URL or not simply placing the cursor before clicking the (possibly) delusive link.
You know this method in the experience in Abuzz to confirm that the u0000 number is not used by the (possible) imposter.

Actually that's also not true. A hacker could use a javascript to print any URL to the status bar that he/she wants*. You need to use the address bar once you are on the page for near absolute security.

* The status bar can be changed with one line of Javascript in the link tag:

It's so easy to change what's in the status bar that a hacker would be stupid not to do so. Looking at the address bar once you're at a site is always important, like Craven said, but if for some reason you wanna make sure of where a link is going before you click it, just right-click the link then click Properties.

It must depend on browser settings. Try something for me, Craven.

The only browser setting it depends on is whether or not you have Javascript enabled.

Every commonly used browser has a way of changing what's shown in the status bar through Javascript.


edited a couple times for clarity

Some browsers handle these things differently. The above is for IE.

I use Mozilla (Firebird), or Safari, at least in the latter the script given above (by Craven) does not work as one expects with javascript enabled.

Craven, I'm really glad you corrected my post. The last thing I want to do is provide misinformation about fraud on the internet. THANK YOU! c.i. Think URL.

It was just missing a "return true" is all, Satt. I don't have a Mac so I can't check out Safari, but it'll certainly work just fine in Firebird.

If you wanna test it out here's what you need...



That'll show able2know's url in the statusbar when you hover over the link, but clicking it will actually take you to microsoft.com

In Safari, it displays "http://www.microsoft.com/" in the status bar. Of course JavaScript is enabled.
Not every occasion is open to a hacker.

Thanks to all, that problem is resolved with a quick delete. Now one other favor-- How can I stop the barrage of penis enhancement e-mails? The last time I checked, I was a woman.