What should I do if I clicked a suspicious link?

Short answer: What you entered or downloaded matters more than the click alone.

Try these steps

  1. Close the page and do not approve downloads, sign-in prompts or remote access.
  2. If you entered credentials, use the real service on a trusted device to change the password, review recent activity and signed-in devices, remove unfamiliar sessions, check recovery details and enable two-factor authentication.
  3. If software ran, stop using the device for sensitive activity and contact your IT provider.

When to ask for help

For a business device, report the incident quickly and preserve the message and timeline for investigation.

Learn more

Learn more: read this article — Google: Secure a compromised account. Menu names and available features can vary by device, software version and account type.

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