False positive
A safe or acceptable link that is flagged as risky.
Why it matters
Too many false positives can reduce trust in security workflows.
Example pattern
A legitimate marketing redirect is marked suspicious because it has several hops.
How CheckLink can help
CheckLink shows reasons so users can understand why a signal appeared.
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Check the signal in context
Security terms are useful, but real decisions need context. Use CheckLink to inspect available signals before you click.