As cyber threats intensify, small businesses must make sure that careless mistakes aren’t leaving them vulnerable.
Cyber crime is on the up. A survey by analyst Ovum found that 60% of companies saw an increase in cyber attacks in the past year. Meanwhile, Uncloak’s research suggests that the number of cyber attacks in 2017 was up an incredible 400% year on year.
The costs of cyber crime are high, both financially and in terms of the devastating reputational damage done to businesses that fall victim – yet 96% of businesses in Europe feel they cannot justify the cost of a cyber security expert. The reality is that the threat affects businesses of all sizes, yet cyber security is a poorly understood area for many businesses, and most simply wait to shut the stable door after the horse has bolted.
Of course, cyber security is a complex and ever-changing landscape, but there are simple things we could all do to reduce risks. Take a look at these common mistakes, and you might spot some straightforward things you can do to reduce your chance of being hit by a hacker – because prevention is always better than a cure
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