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Top 10 cyber security threats to small businesses
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Cybersecurity has long been a top priority, and it will continue to be so as our personal and professional lives become increasingly reliant on digital technologies. This overreliance on digital technologies has overloaded the world with the sophistication and impact of new cybersecurity threats. The coronavirus pandemic has also played a prominent role in practically every part of our personal and professional lives in recent years. The majority of us work from home. In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the cyber threat landscape has also shifted substantially. The use of new and inventive approaches by threat actors in exploiting vulnerabilities and security gaps has escalated the cybersecurity threat. – PowerPoint PPT presentation
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Title: Top 10 cyber security threats to small businesses
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10 CYBER THREATS
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TO SMALL BUSINESSES
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WHAT IS CYBER THREAT?
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Cyber Threat is malicious action targeting
computer systems or networks that individuals,
groups, or organizations execute.
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PHISHING
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Phishing uses fake emails to steal
personal information.
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MALWARE Malware is intentionally developed
software intended to damage systems or steal
data. It spreads via infected USB devices, email
attachments, and websites.
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SUPPLY CHAIN ATTACKS Supply chain attacks target
an organization's suppliers or vendors to gain
access to its systems or data.
RANSOMWARE Ransomware encrypts data, demanding
payment for decryption. These attacks disrupt
operations and pose significant costs to small
businesses.
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WEAK PASSWORDS
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Weak passwords are common attack vectors. Ensure
strong passwords and multi-factor authentication
for all accounts.
PASSWORD
UNPATCHED SOFTWARE
Attackers can take advantage of known security
flaws in unpatched software. To stop such
vulnerabilities, businesses must regularly patch
their software.
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PHYSICAL SECURITY
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Computer systems and data are protected against
unauthorized access via physical security.
HUMAN ERROR Cyberattacks often rely on human
error. Inform workers about emerging risks and
provide them with cybersecurity training.
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UNSECURED WI-FI NETWORKS
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Unsecured Wi-Fi is vulnerable to data
interception. Businesses should secure Wi-Fi with
strong passwords and encryption.
BUSINESS EMAIL COMPROMISE BEC scams target
businesses, with attackers posing as trustworthy
workers to request money transfers or
confidential information.
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