Previously, large organisations were the main targets for hackers. However, even small websites are vulnerable today, as hackers scan broadly for any site with weaknesses.
These are signs that your website might have been compromised:
Browser Alert: Your web browser starts showing warning messages.
Google Search Console Notification: If your site is linked to Google Search Console, you will receive an email from Google if your site is hacked.
Slow Loading Time: If your site is taking much longer to load, it could indicate malware using your server’s resources due to a hacking attack.
Customer Complaints: Customers report strange activities on your site or receive warnings in their browsers.
Hosting Provider Action: Your hosting provider might take your site offline if their security systems detect a breach.
Emails Marked as Spam: A significant drop in email open rates can occur if your communications end up in spam folders. This can happen if hackers use your site to send spam emails, leading to your site being blacklisted by email providers.
Website Used for Ads or Redirects: In a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack, hackers can earn money by placing pop-up ads on your site or redirecting visitors to other websites.