What should I do if I clicked a phishing link?
Quick answer: Closing the page quickly helps, but the next steps depend on whether you entered information or installed anything.
Closing the page quickly helps, but the next steps depend on whether you entered information or installed anything.
- Close the page and do not download or install anything.
- If you entered a password, change it from a trusted device and end other sessions.
- Turn on two-step verification and review recent account activity.
- Update and scan the device if a file or app was opened.
Good to know: Contact your bank or card issuer immediately if you shared payment information.
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