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WHY CYBERCRIMINALS LOVE SMES – AND HOW TO STAY ONE STEP AHEAD
When you think of cybercriminals, it’s easy to picture them going after big banks, global retailers, or government systems. After all, that’s where the big money is, right? The truth is, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are just as attractive – in fact, often more so – to hackers. With limited resources, less formal security measures, and plenty of valuable data, SMEs represent the low-hanging fruit cybercriminals love to pick. Here are seven reasons SMEs are on the radar – and more importantly, what you can do about it. 1. LIMITED RESOURCES Unlike large corporations with entire teams devoted to IT security, SMEs usually have smaller budgets and fewer people to dedicate to cyber defence. That can mean fewer firewalls, weaker passwords, and slower system updates – all of which hackers see as an open invitation. Tip: Even modest investment in layered protection (like secure email filtering, anti- virus, and multi-factor authentication) can dramatically reduce risk.
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