SMBs Under Siege: Why Your Business is the New Cybercrime Hotspot

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) aren’t too small to be targeted by cybercriminals. In fact, 58% of small businesses and 70% of mid-sized ones experienced breaches last year. It’s crucial for SMBs to invest in robust cybersecurity measures and consider managed security services to stay…

Hot Take:

Who knew that cybercriminals had such a fondness for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs)? It’s like they’re the new artisanal targets of the hacking world. Grab your popcorn, because it’s time for SMBs to face the music and beef up their cybersecurity!

Key Points:

  • 58% of small businesses and 70% of mid-sized businesses in the UK experienced cyber-attacks in the past year.
  • Common misconceptions include SMBs believing their data is not valuable and that simple antivirus software is sufficient.
  • Insider threats and user errors are significant risks, with 30% of SMBs losing data due to user mistakes.
  • Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) are emerging as crucial allies for SMBs to bridge cybersecurity gaps.
  • Sophisticated cyber threats require SMBs to adopt defense-in-depth strategies covering all IT infrastructure layers.

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