Getting off the hook: 10 steps to take after clicking on a phishing link

This article provides practical advice for users who clicked on a phishing link, recommending they stop sharing information, disconnect from the internet, back up data proactively, perform offline malware scans with reputable tools, consider factory resets, change credentials (especially reused passwords), contact banks and authorities if financial data was exposed, review accounts for suspicious activity and unknown logged-in sessions, notify contacts and employers if applicable, and use built-in tools to report phishing in major email services, emphasizing calm, prompt action to minimize impact.