To be “Hacked” means that someone has gained unauthorized access to your Computer or Computer Network. Here are some common tells that you have been Hacked:
- Incorrect Search Engine Results (Google Search)
- A Defacement Message On Your Homepage stating that you have been hacked.
- Failure To Login To WordPress
- Malicious User Accounts
- Reduced Website Traffic
- Malicious Scripts And Files On Your Server
Working out if your accounts have been Hacked is a time-consuming and potentially frustrating process. You are better off taking some steps to mitigate the risks of getting Hacked in the first place. WEB ARTIST® will give you some tips on how to avoid getting Hacked:
Use Multi-Factor Authentication
The most effective thing you can do to protect your Online Accounts is to turn on multi-factor, or two-factor, authentication for as many of your Accounts as possible. The method uses a secondary piece of information alongside a Password.
Get a Password Manager
Password Managers create strong Passwords for you and store them securely. If the fact that they can stop you from getting Hacked is not enough to make you consider using one, a Password Manager also means you never have to struggle to remember a forgotten Password again.
Learn How to Spot a Phishing Attack
There is no foolproof way to identify every type of Phishing effort or scam. Scammers are constantly upping their game. Being aware of the threat can help reduce its effectiveness. Be cautious, think before you click, and download Files only from People and Sources you know and trust.
Update Everything
Every piece of Technology you use is open to attack. Thankfully, Companies are always finding new Bugs and fixing them. That is why it is crucial you download and update the latest versions of the Apps and Software you are using.
Encrypt Everything
Protecting your communications has never been easier. Over the last half-decade, Companies handling our personal data have realized that encryption can help them as well as their Customers. Using encrypted services means that what you are sending is better protected against Surveillance and would not be accessible if your Device gets lost or stolen.
Wipe Your Digital Footprint
Reducing the amount of information that is available about you online, can help cut your risk of being hacked. A very simple step is to regularly delete your Google Search History, but you can also use Privacy-First Google alternatives. Find the old Accounts you no longer use and delete them. It will reduce the amount of Spam you get and reduce the number of ways Hackers can target you.