On a desktop, hover your mouse over the link (without clicking) to see the actual destination URL in the bottom-left of your browser. On mobile, long-press the link to preview the URL. If you already clicked or a download started: You Clicked a Phishing Link...NOW WHAT? (3 steps)
Avoid the link entirely. Do not click "Download," "View," or even "Cancel" within the pop-up.
Scammers use phrases like "View Now" to create urgency, making you act before thinking.
If you are seeing a button or link that says , it is strongly advised to proceed with extreme caution . This specific phrasing and file size are often associated with malicious pop-ups , phishing scams, or fake security alerts designed to trick users into downloading malware. Why This Is a Red Flag
These often appear as browser notifications claiming your computer is infected or that someone is downloading your files, which are almost always fraudulent. Safety Guide: What to Do If you have not clicked yet:
On a desktop, hover your mouse over the link (without clicking) to see the actual destination URL in the bottom-left of your browser. On mobile, long-press the link to preview the URL. If you already clicked or a download started: You Clicked a Phishing Link...NOW WHAT? (3 steps)
Avoid the link entirely. Do not click "Download," "View," or even "Cancel" within the pop-up.
Scammers use phrases like "View Now" to create urgency, making you act before thinking.
If you are seeing a button or link that says , it is strongly advised to proceed with extreme caution . This specific phrasing and file size are often associated with malicious pop-ups , phishing scams, or fake security alerts designed to trick users into downloading malware. Why This Is a Red Flag
These often appear as browser notifications claiming your computer is infected or that someone is downloading your files, which are almost always fraudulent. Safety Guide: What to Do If you have not clicked yet: