According to the latest ITRC Business Impact Report, 73% of owners or leaders of SMBs indicated their organization had experienced a data breach, cyberattack, or both in the previous 12 months. Overall, more than 40% of all cyberattacks are aimed at small businesses. Cybercriminals now recognize SMBs as viable targets, largely because their cyber defenses tend to be less formidable than those of larger organizations.
According to the latest ITRC Business Impact Report, 73% of owners or leaders of SMBs indicated their organization had experienced a data breach, cyberattack, or both in the previous 12 months. Overall, more than 40% of all cyberattacks are aimed at small businesses. Cybercriminals now recognize SMBs as viable targets, largely because their cyber defenses tend to be less formidable than those of larger organizations.