Self-Proclaimed Hacker Demands $1,500 From Me!

About a week ago, I checked my website email to find out what's going on there and guess what I found, "Your Site Has Been Hacked". What! Is this for REAL?

How did this happen? Questions started pouring in although I've not read the content. I didn't freak out though I was a bit shocked to have such an email. On the other hand, I had the conviction that WA support has got my back.

So I clicked on the email and here's what the person is saying:

Perhaps you're asking, did you pay?

NO! NEVER! I haven't paid any dime and my website is well and intact. The deadline the person gave to me is well over and my website is as it was.

After reading the content, I smiled especially this line: "This is not a hoax, do not reply to this email, don’t try to reason or negotiate, we will not read any replies."
The person made it so simple for me to know that it's a hoax. I don't have time for myself to even reply such a message. Hahahaha.

I waited till this time before I could share with the community just to see how things will pan out. It turned out to be empty threats. WA SiteSupport has been so helpful to ensure that my website is secured so I have no panics. WA SiteSupport Has Got Your Back Too!

Have you experienced such a thing before? If Yes, please do share in the comment below for us to know how you handled it.

If NO, follow the below tips when you get such emails.

WHAT TO DO BEFORE YOU MAKE ANY DECISION ABOUT THE DEMAND?

1. Don't click on any of the links you'll see in the email. Clicking on it may expose you.

2. Report to WA Site Support

3. Smile, WA has got your back

Thanks for reading and I hope you've learnt something from it.

Do share your experience too if you've been confronted with such threats before and I'll be glad to learn something from you.

Best Regards,

DerrAd