Myth busted: “Too small to be hacked” is dangerous thinking

Stop thinking “We’re too small to be hacked”, it’s costing you risk

Key Takeaways:
Small businesses lose trust & revenue when data is exposed
Sensitive info like tax IDs & addresses can fuel identity theft
Encryption and access controls are non-negotiable defenses

A recent breach exposed almost 180 000 records from a billing platform that wasn’t properly secured. The exposed data included names, addresses, tax IDs and financial documents. ([techradar.com](https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/nearly-180k-records-exposed-in-billing-platform-breach-heres-what-we-know?utm_source=openai)) Many smaller businesses believe they are “too insignificant” to be targeted—but that myth leaves you vulnerable and unprepared.

Here is how risk becomes reality: A weak firewall or a misconfigured database could give cybercriminals everything they need for invoice fraud or identity theft. Think of your data like cash locked in a drawer. It’s safe until someone walks in while the drawer is unlocked.

Action today: audit who has access to sensitive data, enforce encryption, and limit what data you collect and retain.

Learn how to battle cyber myths—reach out for a complimentary risk consultation.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/nearly-180k-records-exposed-in-billing-platform-breach-heres-what-we-know