5 Signs That Your Website Has Been Hacked And What To Do
Swipe to know the signs if your website has been hacked
1. Unexpected Changes To Your Website’s Content
■ Hackers often alter your website’s content to include connections to dangerous domains.
2. Unexpected Changes To The Looks Of Your Website
■ This appearance change is often due to the hacker’s attempt to disguise their activities on your website.
3. A Sudden Drop In Traffic Or Bounce Rate
■ When hackers break into your website, they often try to visit it and spam your pages with links to malicious websites. This can damage your website’s reputation and lead to a sudden drop in traffic.
4. A Change In The Way That Google Searches See Your Site
■ When Google notices that your website has been hacked, it will send you a message known as a “Google Penalty.” This message will let you see the problem and what you must do to solve it.
5. New Files Appearing In Your Website’s Folder
■ If you notice that new files have appeared in your website’s folder, it could mean that a hacker has broken into your site and taken control of it.
5 Signs That Your Website Has Been Hacked And What To Do