Website Security (How to fix a hacked website)

30,000 Websites get hacked every single day. Having the right security is not only helpful for you but it shows that you care about your clients information. Nobody wants to interact with an unsafe websites, especially in the E-commerce business. It can become annoying when you just launched a product and your website crashes or is unable to process transactions because of malware encrypted in your website. This is why businesses work with blacksolvent to ensure their information is secured and their website is operational.

What do hackers use your website for ?

Don’t take it personal there are multiple reasons why your website is being attacked. Money is usually the main motive but not all sites hold financial information. That’s when they go to ransomware which is when a victim’s data is encrypted and can only be decrypted by the hackers. The attacker will hold your data and ask for a ransom so you can get it back. The average money demanded by an attacker in 2019 is $13,000 . 

How do i protect my website from malware and ransomware?

1. Make sure you are always updated to the latest version. These updates are not just for fancy but because the developer has seen a leak or problem in its software and wants to correct or improve it. You can enable auto-update for vulnerable plugins if you know that you won’t be able to check it everyday.
2. Install a Firewall. With the our help we will choose the most effective firewall for your line of business. It is crucial to have a firewall that gets constant updates and patches. This will increase your chances of fighting off an attack.
3. Use secure passwords. It is good practice to enable 2 factor authentication of your site and use a recaptcha on your login and contact forms.

• Bill- bradley Anyanwu (CEO)