{"id":528,"date":"2022-03-23T16:24:58","date_gmt":"2022-03-23T21:24:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/?p=528"},"modified":"2025-03-04T15:18:14","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T21:18:14","slug":"6-signs-your-business-has-been-hacked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/blog\/6-signs-your-business-has-been-hacked\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Signs Your Business Has Been Hacked"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cybercriminals seem to be getting smarter every day. As our defense tactics develop, so do the malicious tactics of hackers. Unless an alert pops up on your screen, it can be difficult to realize your business has been hacked until it\u2019s too late.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

[Related: Boost Your Business with Solid IT Support<\/a><\/b>]<\/b><\/p>\n

How to know if your business has been hacked?<\/h2>\n

In order to prevent the loss of important information and save yourself the costly downtime that comes with being a victim of a cyberattack, you need to be aware of the following signs your business has been hacked.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Failed Login Attempts<\/span><\/h3>\n

One of the major first signs you\u2019ve been hacked is a sudden surge of attempts to connect with your domain. If you\u2019re being notified of multiple failed login attempts and password retries, it\u2019s a bad sign. Ensure you\u2019re utilizing two factor authentication or multi-factor authentication to mitigate this threat.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Unusual Network Traffic<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you are regularly monitoring your website\u2019s analytics, you have a good grasp on where your traffic usually comes from. When you view your web traffic and see an unexpected increase from a seemingly random country or region, this could be a sign you\u2019re getting hacked.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Phishing Emails<\/span><\/h3>\n

Did you know that <\/span>more than 80% of data breaches are because of phishing attacks<\/span><\/a>? Be wary of any suspicious emails from company accounts or individuals claiming to be business contacts. Never click any links or open any attachments from unknown senders. Train your employees regularly so they know best email security practices.<\/span><\/p>\n

[Related: 5 Questions to Assess Your Company’s Cybersecurity Risk<\/a><\/b>]<\/b><\/p>\n

4. Unauthorized Financial Activity<\/span><\/h3>\n

If your company\u2019s financial accounts look strange or off to you, or you\u2019re missing a large sum of money, you may have been the victim of hacking. Turn on transaction alerts, check your accounts regularly for unusual account activity, and limit the amount of people that can access your company\u2019s account.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Increase in Pop-ups<\/span><\/h3>\n

Pop-ups are the worst. And even if you use an ad-blocker, you might start seeing an influx of pop-ups generated from seemingly legit sites. If this is the case, your computer has most likely been hacked. Use the latest version of your browser, uninstall any programs or software that you didn\u2019t install yourself, and ensure that antivirus and antimalware are installed.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Ransomware Messages<\/span><\/h3>\n

This one might seem obvious, but if you encounter a ransomware message, you\u2019re in trouble. Ransomware attacks don\u2019t only target big corporations. In fact, <\/span>82% of ransomware attacks are aimed at small businesses<\/span><\/a>. Make sure all of your company\u2019s important data is backed up safely, install antivirus and antimalware software, and keep your employees up-to-date on cybersecurity training.<\/span><\/p>\n

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[Related: How to Increase Cybersecurity While Working Remotely<\/a><\/b>]<\/b><\/p>\n

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It’s also important to emphasize the significance of understanding the different types of hackers that exist<\/a> and how they operate. Familiarizing oneself with these profiles can aid in anticipating potential threats and bolstering an organization’s cybersecurity defenses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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If you wait until you see the aforementioned signs that your business has been hacked, you might be too late. Don\u2019t take that risk\u2014invest in managed IT<\/a> that can monitor your network 24\/7 and protect your business from devastating cyberattacks.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

CMIT Solutions of Bothell<\/span><\/a> has years of experience supporting small and mid-sized businesses in <\/span>a variety of industries<\/span> with their <\/span>cybersecurity<\/span> needs. Our <\/span>managed IT services<\/span><\/a> include <\/span>cloud hosting<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>data protection and backup<\/span><\/a>, network security,<\/a> system monitoring and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact us today<\/span><\/a> and let\u2019s get a plan in place to secure your business\u2019s success and cyber safety.<\/span><\/p>\n

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