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What to do when a child clicks a suspicious link.
Short answer
Find out what happened after the click. If nothing was entered or downloaded, the risk may be limited. If credentials were entered or software was downloaded, secure the affected accounts or device.
Ask calmly what happened after the link was opened and whether the child entered information, installed anything, or approved a request.
If a password was entered, change it through the real service and review account activity.
If a suspicious file or app was downloaded, do not open it and check the device using its normal security tools.
Use the incident that matches what happened next rather than assuming that simply clicking a link proves the device was compromised.
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A quick check for files or software you have just downloaded.
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If you clicked a suspicious link, don't panic. Close the page and work out what happened next: entering a password, banking details, an OTP, or downloading a file changes what you should do now.
If you entered your password on a suspicious website, treat that password as compromised. Go directly to the real service, change it, turn on MFA, and check recent account activity.
If you downloaded or opened a suspicious file, stop interacting with it, run a security scan, update the device and watch for unusual behaviour. Get help if the device continues behaving strangely.
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