Why This Matters for Montana Businesses
Small and mid-sized businesses in Montana are prime targets. Hackers assume your defenses aren't as tight as larger corporations. A single compromised mailbox can lead to:
Fake invoices or wire fraud
Client or employee information exposed
Your name tied to scams
3 Red Flags Your Email Is Compromised
If your staff receives failure notices for emails they never wrote, it's a strong sign someone is sending messages from your account. Hackers often blast phishing emails to your contact list, hoping to trick recipients into clicking malicious links.
Polson Impact:
We've helped Lake County businesses recover from spoofed emails that damaged relationships with suppliers and customers.
When clients complain about sketchy links or fake invoices in emails with your company's name on them, your reputation—and your business—are already at risk. Cybercriminals use your trusted brand to target others.
Common Attack:
"Invoice due" emails with malicious attachments or urgent wire transfer requests.
One of the most common hacker tricks is setting up hidden forwarding rules inside your email account. This allows them to quietly siphon off every message you send or receive—perfect for stealing sensitive financial and client data.
How It Works:
Check your email settings for rules that forward emails to unknown addresses. Criminals use this to harvest data without you knowing.
What You Should Do Immediately
Review your email settings immediately. Remove any forwarding rules you didn't create. This could be saving copies of all your emails.
Scan all accounts and devices for malware. Change passwords and enable multi-factor authentication (MFA).
If you suspect compromise, notify clients who may have received suspicious messages. Full transparency protects your reputation.
Perform a full security review with a trusted IT provider. Don't wait for the damage to spread.
Phenicie Business Management helps Montana businesses stay secure with advanced email protection:
Advanced email filtering
Catch phishing attempts and malicious attachments before they reach your inbox.
Multi-factor authentication
Required MFA on all email accounts prevents unauthorized access.
24/7 monitoring
Real-time alerts and human monitoring of your email security status.
Incident response
Swift action if compromise is detected, including notification and cleanup.
Email compromise? We act immediately—no matter the time of day.
Don't Wait Until It Costs You Thousands
The best time to find out your email is compromised is before hackers drain your bank account or scare away your customers.
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Phenicie Business Management helps Montana businesses stay secure, compliant, and confident. Don't let email hackers put your livelihood at risk.
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