2- Avoid entering any personal data: If the link leads you to a page requesting login, refrain from writing anything and close the page directly.
3- Conduct a security scan of your device: Use pre-installed protection tools such as: “Windows Security” on Windows devices, and “XProtect” on Mac devices. You can also use reliable software like Malwarebytes to scan your device more deeply.
4- Clean your browser: Delete cookies, cache, and browsing history to remove any tracking codes or malicious session codes.
5- Change your passwords (preferably from a secure device): especially passwords for email accounts, banking services, and social media platforms. If you have already entered your data, change them immediately.
6- Activate or review two-factor authentication (2FA): It serves as an additional layer of protection that protects your accounts even if your password is hacked.
7- Pay attention to any suspicious activity: check messages you did not send, posts you did not write, or financial transactions you did not perform.
8- Update your device: Make sure to install the latest updates for operating systems and browsers to fill any security vulnerabilities.
9- Alert others if necessary: If you received the link from a friend or colleague, it is possible that his account has been hacked, so inform him.
10- Escalate the matter if the data is sensitive: If you enter banking information or sensitive personal data, contact your bank immediately, monitor your credit history, and you may need to temporarily freeze your account. (24)
