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# [What Happens When You Click a Link — and How the Internet Protects You While You Navigate It](https://cybersage.hashnode.dev/what-happens-when-you-click-a-link-and-how-the-internet-protects-you-while-you-navigate-it?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Worried about cyberstalking or hidden surveillance? Learn how HTTPS, permissions & encryption really protect you online — and why you're key, too.

Jul 23 · 4 min read · cybersage.hashnode.dev  
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[Joyce Abija](https://hashnode.com/@abijaj)

@abijaj · Lagos, Nigeria

  
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Cybersecurity Analyst | SOC & Threat Detection

Cybersecurity enthusiast focused on SOC operations, threat investigations, and practical security analysis.

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