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Backdoored malware is helping amateur hackers launch pro-level attacks on small businesses. Here's what you need to know to defend yours now.

Backdoored Malware Warning: 5 Ways It’s Fueling Cybercrime Against Small Businesses

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If you’re running a small business, let me tell you something you probably haven’t heard in your quarterly vendor updates: backdoored malware is lowering the bar for cybercriminals, and it’s putting folks like you right in their crosshairs. What used to take months of trial and error (and some real underground technical know-how) is now packaged up and ready to deploy by practically anyone who’s willing to download a sketchy toolkit and follow some YouTube instructions. That’s the world we’re dealing with now—one where the average attacker doesn’t have to be clever anymore, just connected.

Explore how insider threats can devastate small businesses and take 6 actionable lessons from the Marks & Spencer breach to protect your company now.

Insider Threats Exposed: 6 Lessons from the Marks & Spencer Cybersecurity Breach

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Insider threats are every small business owner’s nightmare. You’re busy worrying about phishing attacks, ransomware payloads, or some rogue AI bot sniffing around your data—meanwhile, the real risk might already have keys to the kingdom. Yep, I’m talking about your own employees, contractors, or partners unintentionally (or intentionally) opening that backdoor for attackers. And from the looks of it, even major retailers like Marks & Spencer aren’t immune to these internal risks, which paints a pretty clear warning for smaller firms.

Learn how to effectively respond to a data breach to protect your business, reduce impact, and ensure compliance. Step-by-step guide for small enterprises.

What to Do If Your Business Experiences a Data Breach

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A data breach can be a nightmare for any small business, like suddenly remembering you left the oven on at home—except instead of a burned dinner, you’re dealing with financial losses, reputational damage, and potential legal consequences. Small businesses are often targeted due to perceived weaker security defenses, making it crucial to have a response plan before hackers treat your data like an all-you-can-eat buffet.

Learn why every small business must have an Incident Response plan to combat cyber threats and how to build one step-by-step.

Why Every Small Business Needs an Incident Response Plan (And How to Build One)

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Small businesses are increasingly in the crosshairs of cybercriminals. According to the 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), over 60% of small businesses experienced at least one cyberattack in the past year, with ransomware and credential theft among the top threats. Alarmingly, 95% of breaches affecting small businesses were financially motivated, showing that cybercriminals see small businesses as lucrative targets due to their often weaker security postures. Despite these risks, many small businesses lack the necessary Incident Response Plan (IRP) to mitigate attacks effectively.

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