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Hitting 'Unsubscribe' to Annoying Emails Isn't Safe Anymore. Here's Why.

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Hitting "unsubscribe" from an email list seems simple enough. Except, rarely does it ever fully work — we all know we'll be unsubscribing from that same list in a year.

Too bad that's no longer the biggest worry. Hitting the leave-me-alone box is now a security risk. Hackers are using the "unsubscribe" button as a means to get you to click and capture your personal information.

Related: 'Juice Jacking': TSA Warns Air Travelers to Protect Themselves from This Growing Security Scam

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