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CIO Applications Europe | Monday, February 01, 2021
FREMONT, CA: Compared to large enterprises, small enterprises suffer more losses from network security attacks. Many people think that their business small enough to comply with the theory of "securing security through concealment", which is no longer the case. Today's automated attackers can target thousands of small businesses simultaneously. Moreover, compared to large organizations, they are generally easier to target, with lower network defense efficiency, insufficient threat awareness, and no time and resources to make appropriate network security investments.
Even the smallest businesses can deal with large sums of money, or work with valuable customer data which, under regulations such as GDPR, they are required to protect. Small businesses are also often used by hackers as a route into larger companies, exposing them to high levels of risk and indemnity.
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A recent report revealed that businesses with less than 500 employees lose an average of £2m per successful breach. This is devastating to most small businesses, even before considering the reputational damage inevitably caused.
Every small business needs to be critically aware of the five major cyber threats and take action to prevent them.
Phishing
The most widespread, most damaging cyber threats facing small businesses are email phishing attacks, where hackers pose as a trusted contact with devastating effect. Phishing accounts for 90% of all breaches, with attacks up 65% over the past year and over £10bn in business losses in the UK alone.
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Malware
Malware is the second big threat facing small businesses. It is a varied term for malicious code that hackers create to gain access to networks, steal data, or destroy data on computers. Malware usually comes from malicious website downloads, spam emails, or from connecting to other infected machines or devices. TrustiSite offers a complete anti-malware solution, which is easy to deploy and to use. It offers persistent 24/7 protection.
Ransomware
Ransomware is one of the most common cyber attacks, facing thousands of businesses every year with a tough choice – to pay the ransom and potentially lose huge sums of money, or cripple their services with a loss of data.
Small businesses are especially at risk from these types of attacks. In 2019, 71% of ransomware attacks targeted small businesses, with an average ransom demand of £112,000.
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Weak passwords
Using weak or easily guessed passwords, or the same passwords for multiple accounts can compromise critical data. TrustiPass is a single-sign-on solution with integral VPN and WiFi security offering small business owners complete ID security.
Insider threats
The final major threat facing small businesses comes from insiders – employees, former employees, suppliers, business contractors, or associates. A 2019 Verizon report found that 25% of breaches in 2019 were caused by insider threats. Developing and operating good security policies aligned to standards like GDPR and ISO 27001 is the best way of combating this often-overlooked threat vector.
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