Is it safe to click on links and attachments in instant messages or chat rooms?

1. Check the source – Check to make sure the source of the link or attachment is legitimate and from a trusted source.
2. Think before you click – Be sure to think about why someone would be sending you a link or attachment and whether it looks suspicious.
3. Verify URLs – Look closely at URLs as they can often be altered to appear like legitimate websites.
4. Be aware of phishing attempts or malicious software – If something seems too good to be true, it might be.
5. Avoid downloading unsolicited attachments – Don’t open attachments from unknown sources as they might contain malicious software or malware.