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What Happens After Someone Clicks the Wrong Link at Work
Most cyber attacks don’t start with hackers breaking through firewalls.
They start with a normal person doing a normal thing.
An employee gets an email that looks real. Maybe it’s a shipping update. Maybe it looks like a document from a coworker. They click the link because that’s what people do all day to get work done.
Nothing obvious happens.
That’s why it’s dangerous.
Step 1: The Fake Login Page
The link often opens a page that looks exactly like Microsoft, Google, or another trusted service. The employee types in their username and password.
At that moment, the attacker doesn’t need to touch the computer at all. They now have the keys to the account.
Step 2: Quiet Access
Instead of causing immediate chaos, attackers usually stay quiet. They log into email accounts, watch conversations, and learn how the business works.
Think of it like someone quietly sitting in your office taking notes while nobody notices.
Step 3: The Real Damage
Days or weeks later, they may:
Send fake invoices
Ask for wire transfers
Reset other passwords
Lock systems with ransomware
Because they’re using real accounts, their messages look trustworthy.
Why This Works
People trust what looks familiar. Attackers know this and design their emails to look boring and normal — not scary.
How Businesses Reduce the Risk
You can’t stop every click. Humans will always make mistakes.
The goal is to build layers:
Security that checks links automatically
Multi-step login protection
Monitoring unusual account activity
Quick reporting when something feels “off”
The businesses that recover fastest aren’t perfect; they’re prepared.