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You clicked a link in a scam message and may have installed software. What does the FTC say?

Update your security software, run a scan and remove what it finds.

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  1. Do nothing unless the computer slows down
  2. Update security software, run a scan and remove problems ✔
  3. Delete the browser history only

Why: A scan can find and remove malware that came with the click. Then tell your IT person right away so they can check the machine and the account.

Huh, didn't know that: The same FTC page says to use multi-factor authentication and keep data backups.

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Answer: Update security software, run a scan and remove problems. A scan can find and remove malware that came with the click. Then tell your IT person right away so they can check the machine and the account.

  1. FTC: How To Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-recognize-and-avoid-phishing-scams
    update your computer’s security software. Then run a scan and remove anything it identifies as a problem.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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