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Have I Been Hacked?

Has your computer been hacked by cyber criminals? Are you sure?


The total number of devices hacked and controlled globally is unknown. Current estimates start at a staggering 12 billion and climb to over 34 billion! In all these instances, the device user or owner is typically unaware that the item has been compromised. Ranging from high end laptops to the most basic smart device, the processing power is harnessed to enable illegal cyber activity to thrive across the globe.


Here we're immersed in all things cyber with a particular focus on device security and data privacy. This website serves as a free platform to help bolster the security of personal devices and to educate curious minds. Several practical services are provided including those listed below.

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   *   Head over to About to learn about this space and also delve into the internet and 'www.' through History, Crime Facts and a Timeline.

   *   In the Malware Protect tab, you will be guided on how to take advantage of software that proactively protects your device from malicious programs.

   *   And at Password Check you can use a tool to check your current passwords and email accounts against the latest known breaches, hacks and dark web data dumps.

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Six of the Most Costly Hacks Ever Recorded



The following are successful hacks that cost more than 100 million US dollars in damages. These are some of the most infamous hacks of all time.    Select the associated image to learn more about the hack.





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6. Sony PlayStation (2011)
USD$171 million
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5. Hannaford Bros (2007)
USD$252 million
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4. Veterans Admin (2006)
USD$500 million
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3. Mafiaboy Attack (2000)
USD$1 billion
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2. Epsilon (2011)
USD$ 4 billion
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1. NotPetya (2017)
USD$ 10 billion

Botnets


Is your computer part of a botnet?

Largest Botnets & Number of Infected Computers(bots)

Gameover ZeuS Botnet (2007) - 12 million bots. Status: UNKNOWN

Mirai Botnet (2016) - 500 thousand bots. Status: ACTIVE

Mariposa Botnet (2009) - 11 million bots. Status: SHUT DOWN

ZeroAccess Botnet (2011) - 8 million bots. Status: SHUT DOWN

Storm Botnet (2007) - 2 million bots. Status: SHUT DOWN

3ve Botnet (2013) - 1.5 million bots. Status: SHUT DOWN



Useful Websites

Definition of a Botnet by Avast: What is a Botnet?

Signs a device is part of a Botnet: 5 Botnet Signs

'Simda Bot' IP scan check by Kaspersky: Simda Botnet Check

IP Botnet & Reputation Scan by Sonicwall: IP Reputation Check

Complex Scanning tool (for advanced users ONLY): Wireshark

Website with Q&A articles on cyber topics: Cyber Intel & Info