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Clicked a Suspicious Link? 5 Ways to Check If You’re Still Safe Online
- 28th September 26
- Caleb Monroe
Clicked a suspicious link? Don’t panic. A few quick checks can help you understand what happened, secure your accounts, and strengthen your protection against future online threats.
What to Check After Clicking a Suspicious Link
Look for Unexpected Changes
Check whether the page downloaded anything, requested unusual permissions, or asked for passwords, payment details, or other sensitive information. These signs can indicate potential risk.
Check Your Device
Look for unfamiliar applications, browser extensions, downloads, pop-ups, or unusual device behaviour following the click. Running reliable device security can help detect malware and other threats.
Review Your Accounts
If you entered credentials on the suspicious page, change the affected password immediately. Use unique passwords for important accounts and enable two-factor authentication wherever available.
Check Where the Link Led
A suspicious link can redirect you to phishing pages designed to imitate legitimate websites. Carefully review the destination and avoid entering further information if anything appears unusual.
5 Quick Ways to Check If You’re Still Safe
Scan Your Device
Run a security scan to identify malware or suspicious activity that may have followed the click.
Check Website Safety
Use Norton Safe Web to help identify dangerous websites, phishing attempts, and malicious links while browsing.
Ask Norton Genie
Use Norton Genie’s AI-powered scam detection to analyse suspicious messages, links, or offers when you’re unsure.
Secure Your Passwords
Replace exposed passwords with strong, unique credentials and store them securely using Norton Password Manager.
Monitor Exposed Information
Use Dark Web Monitoring to receive notifications if monitored personal information is discovered on the dark web.
Five Norton Features That Can Help After a Suspicious Click
Device Security
- Scan your device for malware and suspicious software after clicking
- Help protect against malware, spyware, and other malicious software.
- Keep security protection working while you browse, download, and interact.
Device Security
Antivirus
Norton Safe Web
- Check websites and links for potential online security risks
- Receive warnings about dangerous websites before sharing sensitive information.
- Use URL filtering alongside AI-powered content analysis for additional protection.
Safe Web
Scam Protection
Norton Genie
- Analyse suspicious messages when something online feels unusual or concerning.
- Use AI-powered technology to help identify potential scam indicators.
- Get assistance evaluating suspicious offers, messages, and online situations.
Norton Genie
Scam Assistant
Password Manager
- Generate strong, unique passwords instead of reusing vulnerable credentials.
- Store passwords securely so you don’t need to remember every login.
- Change compromised passwords promptly after entering them on suspicious websites.
Password Manager
Account Security
Dark Web Monitoring
- Monitor selected personal information for appearances across dark-web sources.
- Receive notifications when monitored information is discovered during Norton’s monitoring.
- Use alerts as a prompt to secure potentially affected accounts.
Dark Web Monitoring
Identity Protection