A warning message appears
You see a page that says access is blocked and a quick fix is needed.
Security Awareness
Click-fix attacks: what they are and how to stay safe
Clear guidance for everyday work. Learn how these scams look and what to do if something feels wrong.
What a click-fix scam looks like
You are asked to copy and paste text
The steps look simple and urgent, which makes them seem trustworthy.
The result is not what you expected
The pasted text may be different from what you saw on screen.
Common warning signs
Pressure language
Messages that demand immediate action to avoid losing access.
Unexpected extra steps
A file page asking you to paste text somewhere else before opening.
Looks familiar, feels odd
The style resembles tools you know, but the behavior is unusual.
No normal support route
The page pushes you to trust it instead of your regular help process.
What to do in the moment
Pause. Do not paste or run anything.
Take a screenshot so your support team can review it.
Report it through your normal IT or security contact route.
Return to work using trusted bookmarks or known links.
If a page tells you to "paste this fix," stop and verify first.