How to Identify Phishing Scams and Malicious Links

A practical checklist to spot phishing fast—and what to do if you clicked a suspicious link.

## What phishing looks like Urgency, fear, strange links, and unexpected requests. ## Red flags - Weird domains - Shortened links - Spelling mistakes - Pressure tactics ## What to do if you clicked 1. Disconnect 2. Scan device 3. Change passwords 4. Enable MFA ## Bottom line Never click first. Verify first.