The Internet space is filled with threats: hackers, spammers and scammers search for vulnerabilities every day in order to gain access to confidential user data. Spam calls, phishing emails, viral links, and malicious attacks can all lead to serious problems, including data leaks, loss of finances, and business compromise. It is because of such intruders that every business and not only businesses should be more careful in their work and private life. Naturally, you cannot be completely sure that your account will not be hacked, but you can do everything possible to avoid this.

In this article, we will remind you what spam and hacking are, how they work, why cybersecurity is important, and what measures will help you protect yourself and your business.

What is spam and hacking?

Spam is unsolicited advertising, mass mailing of emails or messages containing malicious links or questionable offers. It is very often used by intruders and can be well hidden under the guise of a business letter or a message from your friend.

Hacking is unauthorized access to a system, website, or user's personal data for the purpose of stealing information or causing harm. Companies are often attacked by intruders, for example, recently an attack was made on PlayStation and their system, because of this, the intruders managed to disable their system for almost a day. So it doesn't matter if you are a large company or have just started your work, you will need to take great care of your safety.

Spammers and hackers use various methods of attacks, including phishing, malware, password cracking and exploits of vulnerabilities in software. It often happens that when updating a system (Windows, Linux, phone OS), developers make mistakes and new vulnerabilities appear, so when it is possible to update the system, it is better to wait. This is how you can increase the security level of your system.

How do spam and hacking threaten your business?

1. Identity theft – spam may contain links leading to fake pages where your usernames and passwords will be stolen. In addition, if there are files that need to be downloaded for viewing, then it is better not to do this, never trust unverified sources.

2️  Malware – opening a suspicious email or downloading an infected file can infect the system with viruses. I had a case when I uploaded a photo from an email that was sent to me and my account was stolen.

3. Financial losses – fraudulent schemes can lead to loss of money, hacking of corporate accounts or customer details, as well as your personal photos, data and many other things that can really affect your life.

4. Reduced reputation – if your website or server becomes infected and starts sending spam, it will damage the trust of customers. Moreover, your IP address will be blocked and if you rent a server from a hosting company, you may have problems.

How to protect yourself from spam and hacking?

1. Use strong passwords

 Create complex passwords starting from 12 characters long, including numbers, letters, and special characters.

 Do not use the same password for multiple accounts.

 Store passwords in password managers (1Password, Bitwarden).

2. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA)

 Add an additional layer of protection – Google Authenticator, Authy, or SMS codes will help prevent unauthorized access. Also, if someone tries to log into your account, you will immediately know about it.

3. Filter spam and suspicious messages.

 Set up anti-spam filters in the mail service.

 Never open emails from unknown senders.

 Check the link before clicking through – fraudulent sites often disguise themselves as well-known brands.

4. Update the software regularly

 Outdated versions of the OS, CMS, and plug-ins may contain vulnerabilities.

However, you should not turn on auto-update, as this may be a mistake, updates do not always improve security.

5. Use a VPN and secure connections

 A VPN hides your IP address and encrypts your data.

 Avoid logging into your personal accounts over public Wi-Fi networks.

6. Protect servers and websites

 Use secure hosting with DDoS protection.

 Install an SSL certificate for a secure HTTPS connection.

 Set up a web firewall (WAF) to protect against bots and hacker attacks.

7. Be attentive to phishing

 If you receive an email asking you to enter your password or bank details, double check the sender.

 Do not download attachments if you are not sure of their security.

 Check the addresses of the sites – fraudulent sites may differ by one letter (for example, g00gle.com instead of google.com ).

Business Protection Benefits

1.  Protecting customer data increases user confidence in your service.
2.  The stability of the website is the absence of hacker attacks and DDoS attacks.
3.  Financial security is the prevention of bank data leaks and fraudulent transactions.
4.  Reducing recovery losses – preventing attacks is cheaper than eliminating them.

Conclusion

Spam and cyber attacks are a real threat faced by both ordinary users and companies. Taking preventive measures such as using complex passwords, 2FA, VPN, antispam filters, and security solutions helps reduce risks and ensure data security.

The sooner you start monitoring cybersecurity, the less likely you are to encounter hacking or information leaks.

Why choose MivoCloud?

MivoCloud offers reliable solutions to protect your business:

• Cloud hosting with enhanced security
•  DDoS protection to prevent attacks
•  Automatic backup
• of SSL certificates for secure connections
• to Secure VPS and dedicated servers

 Choose MivoCloud– a reliable platform for your business!