Why Small Businesses Are Prime Targets for Hackers
Small businesses are prime targets because attackers can scale low-effort techniques across thousands of similar environments, while many SMBs lack full-time security staff and mature controls. New data shows SMBs are targeted far more often than large organizations, and reported cybercrime losses climbed to 16.6 billion dollars in 2024. Strong identity, basic hardening, and regular validation reduce the risk fast.