7 signs that your cybersecurity has been compromised.
Did you know, the average cyber-criminal has been lurking in your network for upwards of 82 days before they’re detected? That’s a quarter of the year, on average!
As hackers extend their insidious dwell time within your network, the financial fallout and erosion of trust among your staff and customers increase the potential damage to your reputation and revenue.
In fact, the Australian Cyber Security Centre reports that in the 2024–2025 financial year, the average self-reported cost of cybercrime for Australian businesses jumped by 50%, with costs spiking by 219%, bringing the average incident cost to roughly $202,700!
To help you identify when to call us for help, we’ve highlighted the following critical indicators that your cyber security has been breached.
7 Signs Your Online Credentials Have Been Compromised
Mysterious Mailbox Missing Data: Emails, contacts, or calendar invites disappearing. Attackers often delete their "tracks" after using an account to send spam.
“Password Reset Success” Emails: Receiving a notification that your password was successfully changed when you didn't request a reset.
Sent Folder Surprises: Finding emails in your "Sent Items" that you never wrote. Often, these are phishing links or fake invoices sent to your clients.
The "Did You Send This?" Call: Clients or colleagues contacting you to ask about a "weird" or "urgent" attachment you supposedly sent is a clear indicator that something has gone awry
Unusual Sign-in Locations: Seeing logins from different cities, countries, or IP addresses that don't match your known locations.
Unexpected MFA prompts: Receiving a Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) notification on your phone when you aren't currently trying to log in. This means someone has your password and is trying to bypass the final gate.
Bounced Email Notifications: Suddenly receiving a flood of "Undeliverable" messages for emails you never sent is a sign your account is being used for mass spamming.
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