In plain English
This means not selecting a digital item so it stays unopened. The point is to avoid taking that action when the item could be dangerous or intended to cause harm.
In context
Here, it warns the user not to select the link or button because it may be unsafe or malicious.
- Situation
- Responding to phishing, suspicious activity, fraud, and compromise alerts
- What it communicates
- warns the user not to open the link or button.
Meaning limits
The term itself does not confirm that the item is malicious; it only directs against clicking it because of possible risk.
Examples
“The sender is unknown, so do not click the attachment.”
“When an unfamiliar alert opens over the page, do not click the button.”