By
Gigabit Systems
June 26, 2025
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20 min read
From emails to routers to smartphones — here’s how to spot the red flags and reclaim your security.
The average person now uses hundreds of online accounts and multiple devices. Each one is a potential door for cybercriminals. And for businesses, that risk multiplies across teams, locations, and vendors.
At Gigabit Systems, we help businesses recognize and respond to digital threats. This guide gives you a plain-English breakdown of how to know if you’ve been hacked—and what to do next.
🔐 Passwords stop working
📩 Unexpected 2FA codes
📊 Unexplained financial transactions
📲 Unauthorized changes to devices or accounts
📨 Messages sent from your email or social media you didn’t write
🛠 What to do:
Unplug. Run a full malware scan. Change all passwords. Restore from backup if needed.
🛠 What to do:
Run a security scan. Change passwords. If needed, wipe the phone and restore from a clean backup.
🛠 What to do:
Factory reset. Set a strong admin password. Update firmware. Scan all connected devices.
Social media hacks spread scams and impersonation fast. Look for:
🛡 Recover fast:
Change your password, enable MFA, review connected apps, and alert your contacts.
If it feels off—it probably is.
Don’t ignore signs like overheating phones, rejected passwords, or weird login alerts. The faster you respond, the more control you can retain.
We offer:
✅ Endpoint monitoring
✅ Cloud account audits
✅ 24/7 security alerting
✅ IT support for recovery
✅ Staff cybersecurity awareness training
👇 Comment if you’ve ever dealt with a hacked account or device.
🔁 Share this with a colleague or team that needs a refresher.
Because 70% of all cyberattacks target small businesses—
I can help protect yours.