Every household needs an incident response plan. Preparation: Back up critical data to external drive and cloud. Document device inventory. Save contacts for ISP, manufacturers, and bank fraud departments. Install Emsisoft Emergency Kit on USB. Detection: Know warning signs — slow performance, new toolbars, redirected searches, unfamiliar apps. Containment: Disconnect from internet, disable auto-login, change passwords from clean device. Eradication: Run Emsisoft and Malwarebytes in safe mode. Recovery: Restore from backups or reinstall OS. Lessons Learned: Identify how breach occurred. Our template includes printable checklists, contact lists, and recovery instructions.