Stay Safe: The Dangers of Link Bypassers
We’ve noticed discussions and tools online claiming to "bypass" work.ink links. We understand that running into a link monetization step can be frustrating when you just want to get to your content.
However, it's important to understand why services like work.ink exist.
We Help Creators Keep Content Free and Safe
Work.ink provides a vital service for content creators, allowing them to earn revenue from their hard work—whether it's software, articles, art, or tutorials. By using our service, they can continue to offer you their content for free.
The simple truth is, if creators can't be supported for their work, the alternative is often not "free"—it's paywalls. If services like ours didn't exist, you would likely have to pay directly for much of the content you now get for free.
We're proud to offer a safe bridge between you and the content. Unlike other services, we do not spread malware, and we actively protect you.
We use Google Safe Browsing across our entire platform.
Every destination URL processed through work.ink is automatically checked in real-time against Google's industry-leading threat intelligence. This security measure effectively blocks you from accessing malicious content such as malware, phishing, and compromised sites. If a link is flagged as malicious, you are immediately redirected to our safe browsing warning page, keeping you secure.
The Real Danger: Bypassers Can Be Malware
This brings us to the main warning: many of the so-called "work.ink bypassers" are extremely dangerous.
We've investigated some of these tools and what we've found is alarming. They often come packaged as browser extensions or downloadable programs. If you are prompted to download a "bypasser" tool, beware: it can infect your PC.
For example, a "bypass" tool might contain a folder of files that includes an executable file like auto_updater.exe, along with other scripts (like work_ink.js or manifest.json to create a malicious browser extension).
Installing any .exe file or untrusted browser extension from a source you don't know is a massive security risk. These tools are often a trick to get you to install malware, such as viruses, ransomware, or password stealers, onto your computer. The "promise" of bypassing a link isn't worth losing your personal files or financial information.
What Can You Do?
- Stay Safe: Never download or install unknown software, .exe files, or browser extensions claiming to bypass links.
- Support Creators: By using the work.ink link as intended, you are directly supporting the creator of the content you're trying to access.
- Learn More: You can read more about how work.ink implements our security features: work.ink Google Safe Browsing. For more information on using our service with different browsers, you can check out our post on Opera here: work.ink & Opera
