{"id":514,"date":"2020-04-03T16:23:34","date_gmt":"2020-04-03T21:23:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/roundrock-tx-1071\/?p=514"},"modified":"2023-02-20T16:38:11","modified_gmt":"2023-02-20T22:38:11","slug":"what-to-do-if-you-think-youve-been-hacked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/roundrock-tx-1071\/blog\/what-to-do-if-you-think-youve-been-hacked\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Do If You Think You’ve Been Hacked"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Surprise, surprise\u2026another data breach or phishing scheme has been announced in the media. It feels like this is almost a weekly occurrence these days. This is not a comfort for the typical business owner who is terrified of getting hacked.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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So what do you do if you suspect your computer systems have been compromised? First, look for the symptoms:<\/p>\n

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  • Your computer(s) is acting weird, maybe running slower than normal.<\/li>\n
  • There are new (and unfamiliar) pop-ups.<\/li>\n
  • You see changes to your homepage.<\/li>\n
  • Unknown programs open when your computer starts up.<\/li>\n
  • Unusual activity on social media.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Then, if you think your system has been breached, protect your business and protect yourself by doing the following:<\/p>\n

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    • Disconnect the infected computer from the network.<\/li>\n
    • Run a full scan with antivirus software.<\/li>\n
    • Run a full scan of Malwarebytes.<\/li>\n
    • Contact your IT Department or IT Security Officer if your business has one. If not, consult with a managed IT services company like ours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      To help keep your computer(s) and data secure on a daily basis, follow these guidelines and make sure your employees follow them as well:<\/p>\n

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      • Do not open any attachments to email messages or click any links from unknown individuals.<\/li>\n
      • Avoid attachments in email messages or links from known vendors if you can open the website separately and log in instead.<\/li>\n
      • If you are contacted by cybercriminals, do not communicate with them \u2014 instead, report the incident to your IT department or call your trusted IT partner if you don\u2019t have one.<\/li>\n
      • Monitor your bank account statements and run a credit report if you suspect a hack has occurred.<\/li>\n
      • Do not store sensitive or embarrassing information about yourself online or on your mobile devices to avoid blackmail attempts.<\/li>\n
      • Create strong, unique passwords \u2014 and do not use the same password for multiple accounts.<\/li>\n
      • Never respond to requests for personal information or financial transactions via email.<\/li>\n
      • Make sure security settings for social media accounts are turned on and set at the highest level of protection.<\/li>\n
      • When entering personally identifiable data or credit card information online, ensure that the transmission is secure by verifying the website\u2019s URL prefix includes \u201chttps,\u201d or that the status bar displays a \u201clock\u201d icon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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