{"id":925,"date":"2023-07-20T00:05:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-20T00:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yourtechupdates.com\/?p=1256"},"modified":"2023-07-20T00:05:00","modified_gmt":"2023-07-20T00:05:00","slug":"scary-stat-businesses-hit-by-this-in-the-last-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techwatch247.com\/scary-stat-businesses-hit-by-this-in-the-last-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Scary stat: 87% of businesses hit by this in the last year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/840151116?h=b40133dcac\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>You may think that cyber attacks only happen to large corporations. But unfortunately, that&#8217;s not the case.<\/p>\n<p>According to a recent report, almost two-thirds of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) suffered at least one cyber attack over the past year. That&#8217;s a staggering number, and it should serve as a wake-up call for businesses everywhere.<\/p>\n<p>But it gets worse.<\/p>\n<p>More and more businesses are also experiencing repeat attacks, with 87% reporting at least two successful attacks over the past year. And on average, a company suffers almost five successful cyber incidents.<\/p>\n<p>Terrifying.<\/p>\n<p>The question is, why are these attacks happening, and what can you do to prevent them?<\/p>\n<p>The most common types of cyber attack that businesses face are malware and ransomware.<\/p>\n<p>Malware is malicious software. It invades your system and can cause all sorts of problems, from slowing down your operations to stealing your data.<\/p>\n<p>Ransomware is even more dangerous as it encrypts your data, making it impossible for you to access it unless you pay a ransom fee. This can be devastating for any business and can lead to significant losses and downtime.<\/p>\n<p>What factors are contributing to more successful attacks?<\/p>\n<p>One reason is the rise in BYOD (Bring Your Own Device). This means employees using their personal devices to access company information, which can be risky.<\/p>\n<p>Another factor is the explosion of productivity apps, which can create security vulnerabilities if not properly secured.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, the number of devices we&#8217;re using now means there are more entry points for cyber criminals to exploit.<\/p>\n<p>The good news is that there are steps you can take to protect your business. Here are five solid security steps you can take.<\/p>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>Use strong passwords: Passwords are your first line of defense, so make sure they&#8217;re strong and unique. Better yet, use a password manager that can create and remember randomly generated passwords<\/li>\n<li>Keep software up to date: Software updates often contain security fixes, so make sure you&#8217;re always running the latest version. This applies to both your operating system and all applications you use<\/li>\n<li>Train your staff: Educate your employees on how to identify phishing emails and other scams. You can also run regular security awareness training sessions to keep everyone up to date<\/li>\n<li>Backup your data: Doing this means if you do suffer a cyber attack, you can restore your systems quickly and with less disruption<\/li>\n<li>Use antivirus software: This can help protect your systems from malware and other threats. Make sure you&#8217;re running a reputable and up-to-date solution<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Remember, prevention is always better than cure. Take action today to help you stay protected.<\/p>\n<p>And if that seems like a lot of extra work, let us help. Get in touch today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cyber attacks aren&#8217;t reserved for big corporations. 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