Cybersecurity first aid

What you do nextmatters, calmly.

Clicked something suspicious? Shared a password? Sent money to the wrong person? Pick what happened and follow a plan built for your situation.

What happened?

The first few minutes

Your first move, for each situation.

Every situation starts differently. Here's what to do first — then open the full plan to get steps tailored to you.

01

I entered my password on a fake site

Close the suspicious page. Don't click anything else in that message.
Open the real service by typing its address yourself or using its official app.

02

I shared a verification code

Stop replying to the person who asked for the code — real support never needs it.
Sharing a code doesn't prove anyone got in. Let's check calmly.

03

I sent money to a scammer

Act now

Don't send any more money, even if they promise a refund or threaten you.
Keep the messages and receipts — don't delete anything yet.

04

I clicked a suspicious link

Close the tab. Clicking alone usually isn't enough to compromise you.
What you did after the click matters more than the click itself.

05

I let a 'support' caller control my computer

Hang up and disconnect this computer from Wi-Fi or unplug its network cable.
Don't call back the number they gave you.

Not sure what happened?

Paste the message or a screenshot and we'll point out warning signs and suggest the right plan.

AfterClick gives general guidance and can't confirm whether an account or device is safe. Only your bank, provider or the service itself can do that.