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Belief: Your small business is ‘too small’ to be targeted. Reality: you are on the frontline. Key Takeaways: SMBs saw nearly twice as many cyberattacks weekly in H1 2025 compared to H1 2024. ([prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/small-business-cyberattack-surge-attacks-nearly-double-in-2025-guardz-reports-302560327.html?utm_source=openai)) Over 80% of breaches involved compromised or stolen credentials. ([prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/small-business-cyberattack-surge-attacks-nearly-double-in-2025-guardz-reports-302560327.html?utm_source=openai)) AI-packed phishing and cloud account attacks are spiking fast. ([prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/small-business-cyberattack-surge-attacks-nearly-double-in-2025-guardz-reports-302560327.html?utm_source=openai)) If […]

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 […]

What every SMB leader needs to hear now Key Takeaways: Ransomware involved in 88% of SMB breaches vs ~39% for larger orgs Median ransom demands dropped to $115,000 this year 64% of affected organizations refuse to pay the ransom Verizon’s 2025 DBIR paints a clear-and alarming picture: small and medium businesses are now the prime […]

When even cybersecurity giants face forecast downgrades it’s a message for every business. Key Takeaways: A recent breach at F5 has reduced projected annual growth to 0-4%, below expectations. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/technology/f5-forecasts-first-quarter-revenue-below-estimates-2025-10-27/?utm_source=openai)) First-quarter revenue guide dropped to $730-$780M vs estimates near $791M. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/technology/f5-forecasts-first-quarter-revenue-below-estimates-2025-10-27/?utm_source=openai)) Expect disruptions in sales cycles as clients perform security assessments. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/technology/f5-forecasts-first-quarter-revenue-below-estimates-2025-10-27/?utm_source=openai)) This week’s F5 […]

Myth: “We’re too small to be attacked.” Key Takeaways: Nearly 1 in 2 SMBs have already suffered ransomware. ([securitymagazine.com](https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100150-46-of-smbs-and-enterprises-have-experienced-a-ransomware-attack)) Most SMBs don’t think they’re targets—yet are deeply concerned. ([securitymagazine.com](https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100150-46-of-smbs-and-enterprises-have-experienced-a-ransomware-attack)) Risk is real today and prevention pays off tomorrow. Too many small and medium businesses believe a cybersecurity breach happens only to “big companies.” Reality says […]

Myth: Only big companies get hacked Key Takeaways: SMBs saw nearly twice as many weekly cyber incidents in H1 2025 vs H1 2024 ([prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/small-business-cyberattack-surge-attacks-nearly-double-in-2025-guardz-reports-302560327.html?utm_source=openai)) Credential-based attacks made up over 80% of breaches among smaller companies ([prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/small-business-cyberattack-surge-attacks-nearly-double-in-2025-guardz-reports-302560327.html?utm_source=openai)) Cloud environments like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace were heavily targeted ([prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/small-business-cyberattack-surge-attacks-nearly-double-in-2025-guardz-reports-302560327.html?utm_source=openai)) It seems like a common belief that […]

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4 cybersecurity steps every SMB leader can implement now Key Takeaways: Protect accounts with MFA Update software regularly Empower staff through training Leaders of growing teams know that a single breach can mean lost trust and revenue. Here’s a clear plan you can deploy in a week to shore up your cybersecurity posture: • Require […]

How 4sinfosec turned ransomware chaos into lasting trust Key Takeaways: Quick root cause identification saved the week not days Targeted server recovery trimed downtime dramatically Incident converted into full ecosystem management contract When a U.S. insurance company lost 80% of its servers to ransomware thanks to domain trust exposure they called in help. Using advanced […]

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