Why Small Businesses Are the #1 Target for Hackers — And How to Fight Back
Cybercriminals don't just go after big corporations. In fact, your small business may be more at risk than you think — and the window to act is closing fast. There's a common misconception that cybercriminals spend their time hunting Fortune 500 companies, orchestrating elaborate heists against banks and tech giants. The reality is far less glamorous — and far more dangerous for the millions of small business owners who believe they're flying under the radar. According to the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, over 43% of all cyberattacks target small businesses. Yet fewer than 15% of those businesses feel confident in their ability to defend against one. That gap between risk and readiness is exactly what hackers count on. The Myth of Being "Too Small to Target Small businesses carry something incredibly valuable: real data. Customer payment information, employee records, supplier contracts, and financial accounts are all sitting on your network right no...