I clicked on a link for a language learning app that redirected me to a really flashy website, kind of like a matrix pattern in blue. I quickly closed the tab and turned off my Wi-Fi. I updated my phone's security settings (even though it was updated about 10 days ago), restarted it, checked my downloads, and cleared the history of both browsers (Chrome and Ecosia). My bank password wasn't saved on my phone, but I do use fingerprint recognition, so I'm unsure if that's a concern. I'm keeping an eye on my bank account using another device. So far, everything seems fine—no strange behavior like dropped bars or any freezing. I even saved a screenshot of the URL before clearing my history. Am I missing any steps to ensure I'm safe?
3 Answers
These sites are basically scams. As long as you didn't enter any personal info or download anything, you should be fine. I've encountered some really convincing ones in my work.
Looks like classic scareware to me. Just closing the tab is usually enough to make it go away without any further issues.
This happened to me a few times, and honestly, I just closed the tab and restarted my computer. I think you’re probably fine, but just keep an eye on your bank account for any unusual activity.
Yeah, I think it was just a webpage, and that flashing blue pattern makes me think they were going to pop up a fake antivirus install. Thanks for the reassurance!
Got it! I thought so, but I often keep my bank app on a different device when this happens.