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Q & A Security · August 1, 2026

What should I do if I clicked a phishing link?

Immediately: (1) do not enter any information, (2) close the tab, (3) run a malware scan, (4) change passwords for any account you may have accessed recently, (5) enable MFA, (6) report the URL to Google Safe Browsing (safebrowsing.google.com/safebrowsing/report_phish/) and your IT/security team.

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What Is a Phishing Link? How to Spot and Avoid Them
Phishing links trick users into handing over passwords, credit card numbers, or installing malware — all by mimicking legitimate URLs. Here's how attackers build them and how to avoid the trap.
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