Containment steps
Move quickly after a phishing click, password entry, fake invoice, or suspicious download.
Defensive incident response guidance
Create practical first 15 minutes, next 24 hours, evidence collection, notification, recovery, and escalation steps after suspicious cyber events.
Move quickly after a phishing click, password entry, fake invoice, or suspicious download.
Preserve messages, timestamps, screenshots, and account activity.
Know when to contact banks, IT support, platform providers, or professional response teams.
Response rhythm
Stop interacting, secure the affected account or device, and preserve the original evidence.
Review sessions, enable MFA, contact relevant providers, and document what happened.
Bring in workplace IT, your bank, or qualified response professionals when access or money is involved.
No. It provides defensive guidance only. Serious incidents should be escalated to qualified professionals.
Treat the incident as higher risk, secure affected accounts, preserve evidence, and notify relevant providers quickly.