Clicked a Bad Link? Don’t Be Embarrassed—Take Action

Accidentally clicking a malicious link or entering your password in the wrong place can happen to anyone. Clicked a Bad Link? is a colorful, attention-grabbing 1-page poster designed to encourage employees to act quickly—not hide the mistake. With clear, empathetic messaging, it reminds users to change their passwords and alert IT immediately if a slip-up occurs. This poster promotes a culture of openness and rapid response, helping to minimize risk and support proactive cybersecurity behavior across your organization.  

Ideas for How to Use This Resource

• Display in break rooms, hallways, or shared office spaces
• Include in employee welcome or onboarding packets
• Post digitally on company intranet security sections
• Distribute during cybersecurity awareness campaigns
• Use after phishing simulations to reinforce behavior expectations
• Attach to password reset reminders or internal emails
• Pair with security training on business email compromise or phishing
• Share in quarterly cybersecurity tip roundups
• Include in incident response plan documents as a visual reminder
• Send home with family-focused cyber safety kits