IF YOUR WEBSITE GETS HACKED, THE FIRST STEP IS TO BE PROACTIVE
How can you prevent website hacking?
First, there is an undeniable truth about hacking, malware, and online attacks.
In other words, if you haven’t been hit yet, it’s inevitable that you eventually will.
Hacking and spamming will get worse.
For instance, there are multiple types of hacks and attacks.
The most common hacking methods are server-side or website-hosting hacks.
Let’s take a closer look.
SQL INJECTIONS
SQL injections occur when spammers and hackers attempt to insert malicious code into SQL queries.
For example, someone might use an email link to initiate a malicious attack via your browser.
On the other hand, the link may install a program or infect a computer.
In late 2013, Forbes posted an article titled ‘30,0’0 Websites Hacked a Day.
At the same time, these numbers have increased by a factor of 1,000. Below is an excerpt from an article in Fortune;
“In case you needed a reminder that hacking is big business: a group of cybercriminals operating as part of a Chinese advertising firm has been running a malicious ad racket that rakes in roughly $300,000 monthly, according to Check Point, an Israeli cybersecurity company.
NO HOSTING PLAN OR WEBSITE IS 100% HACKPROOF.
No hosting plan or website is 100% hackproof.
To illustrate this point, the list of hacked servers and websites is long and distinguished.
For example, the White House, the Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Dept. of Education, Anthem, Kohl’s Department Stores, Target, Sony, Staples, and other significant websites.
Furthermore, even the CEOs of high-profile technology firms are not immune. Victims include Facebook’s Zuckerberg, Google’s Pichai, Oculus’s Iribe, Yahoo’s Mayer, and, now new to the list, Twitter’s SEO Jack Dorsey.
THE BEST HACKING DEFENSE IS A PROACTIVE DEFENSE
The most effective defense against hacking is proactive.
For example, the two most recommended hacking mitigation services are SiteLock and Sucuri, as they provide an exceptional layer of security on top of your website hosting.
They serve as a first line of defense, stopping hackers and malware in their tracks.
If you don’t use these services, ask your web developer or hosting company to implement them.
Moreover, best client-side practices on our website) include updating WordPress plugins, updating Joomla extensions and modules, updating software, implementing strong password management, and changing hosting and website credentials quarterly.
Also see the related article: Mergers and Acquisitions – Taking control of your Online Assets Pre and Post Sale.
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