VIRAL: Woman claims online hitmen killed her business
We didn't even know that this was a thing...
Who knew that a viral TikTok on our 'for you' page would've opened our eyes to the crazy world of how common online hitmen and cyber attacks truly are.
What in the John Wick is going on?
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A viral video made by @kaliauli on TikTok describes how an online hitman has been attacking her business, causing a decrease in revenue, traffic, and the deletion of her accounts.
She has shed some light on this very dark corner of the internet that many of us are not aware of.
She describes how the hitman/hitmen launch fake sites selling the same product as hers, hack into her accounts, and so much more.
Find out more below:
@kailauli 4 years of my life savings and hard work ripped away that fast. I feel totally helpless. #microbusiness #smallbusiness ♬ original sound - Kaila Uli
Kalia further describes how this has affected her livelihood and offers tips in other videos to create awareness and ensure it does not happen to anyone else.
Many TikTokers were in awe at the crazy lengths competitors will go to in order to dominate the market and take from small businesses.
Kalia captions this viral video: "4 years of my life savings and hard work ripped away that fast. I feel totally helpless. #microbusiness #smallbusiness".
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We are flabbergasted at the fact that 83 websites were linked to Kalia's pixely and they were all clone copies of her site.
Many people have shared their sentiments, saying: "It happened to us too. We figured out who they were and put a stop to it. So expensive." Another said: "They are trying to kill off all small businesses as they can't control them."
Lastly one user said: "Hire a people hitman for the company hitman."
However, Kalia has been educating many TikTokers about the importance of cyber security, what to do if you're in that situation etc.
Watch below:
@kailauli Reply to @sethmears what it looks like and why they do it #microbusiness #smallbusinessstruggles ♬ original sound - Kaila Uli
@kailauli Reply to @supasarasingh ♬ original sound - Kaila Uli
We hope that her series of viral videos with tons of views will spark good business for her and she can rebuild all that she has lost during this difficult time.
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Image courtesy of Kalia Uli/TikTok