For advanced users, here is the ultimate workflow using (Windows) and PowerShell :

Bitly Microsoft Office 2016.txt Risk Level: High (Potential Malware Vector) Category: Social Engineering / Phishing

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: For a secure experience, Microsoft recommends using official methods such as signing in with a Microsoft account or using a genuine product key through the official Office setup page .

Shortened links from services like Bitly are often used to hide the actual destination of a file. This is a common tactic for several reasons: