5 consequences of being hacked

❔ Yesterday, I was asked what the main problem is with being hacked. Being hacked shouldn't be taken lightly, as it can shake the very foundation of a business and even your personal life.

💡 As a #cybersecurist, I see daily why taking care of #cybersecurity is crucial. Here’s a quick overview of the risks:

- 💰 Financial consequences: being hacked can cost a lot of money, for example because of fines or for paying off cyber criminals

- 💔 Reputation loss: being hacked doesn't look good to customers, especially when their personal information has been stolen

- ⚖️ Legal consequences: being hacked can for example go against contracts or break the law, which can result in fines and lawsuits

- ⏳ Operations can be disrupted: working normally may not be possible anymore, which means that products and services cannot be offered timely, which can lead to losing customers and - in worst case - going bankrupt

- 🔒 Sensitive information theft: hackers can be after sensitive information, such as personal data for identity theft, and intellectual property, for example to steal technical details about the latest product

🌍 So while cybersecurity may sound technical, it is all about protecting people and society. If you’d like to strengthen yours, I’m here to help.

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