I clicked a phishing link — what should I do now
Symptoms
- You clicked a link in a suspicious email or message
- A website asked you to log in or download something
- You may have entered your username and password
Fix it yourself
- Disconnect from the network if you downloaded or ran anything (turn off Wi-Fi or unplug the network cable).
- If you entered your password anywhere, change your company password immediately from a known-good device via the company portal.
- Do not enter any further information on the site and close the browser tab.
- Run a full scan with your company antivirus program.
- Report the incident to the service desk right away — speed matters.
If that did not help
Open a ticket (or call the service desk) immediately, stating what you clicked, whether you entered credentials, and the exact time it happened.
Note: Reporting quickly is never punished — waiting is what causes damage.