A “click-to-cancel” rule, which would have made it easier for consumers to end unwanted subscriptions, has been blocked by a ...

A “click-to-cancel” rule, which would have made it easier for consumers to end unwanted subscriptions, has been blocked by a ...

In trying to cut down on unwanted emails, you could be making yourself a target for scammers.

Clicking 'unsubscribe' may not be the safest way to stop getting unwanted emails.

Another, more directly problematic scenario is using a completely fake unsubscribe link to send you to a URL that looks fine, but is actually a front for stealing your login credentials.

Email unsubscribe links may be malicious While email unsubscribe links may seem innocuous, especially if you generally trust the sender, security experts say there are a number of ways in which ...

Pro Security Experts warn clicking "unsubscribe" on that boring email could actually be a security risk - here's why News By Sead Fadilpašić published 13 June 2025 ...

Fake unsubscribe links can lead to phishing sites or trigger malware downloads. If a page asks for your login credentials "to confirm your unsubscribe," experts say that’s a red flag.

Even with spam controls in place, it doesn't take much for an email address to become a heavy target for marketers. The question is, should you click on that 'Unsubscribe' link in unwanted emails?

According to TK Keanini, CTO at DNSFilter, the "click to unsubscribe" option found at the bottom of many commercial emails can become a security risk over time.

Why you should be careful before clicking the ‘unsubscribe’ button on emails in your inbox Don’t blindly trust an “unsubscribe” link. In today’s digital age, staying off a scammer’s ...

Before you do, however, consider this: While we’ve long been told that “unsubscribe” is a simple and safe way to get off email lists we never signed up for or no longer care about, that isn ...