🔒 Impersonation Attacks Up 80%: Are You Prepared? A staggering 80% increase in impersonation attacks has been reported by Mimecast in their latest Email Security Risk Assessment. Cybercriminals are more cunning than ever, targeting corporate and employee data with precision. 🚨 Why This Matters: Financial Impact: Companies face potential losses in the billions due to sophisticated email scams. Reputation at Risk: One successful attack can damage your brand's trust and credibility. 🛡️ Protect Your Business: Implement multi-factor authentication. Educate your team on recognizing phishing attempts. Regularly update your security protocols. 🤔 Your Turn: How is your company tackling these challenges? Share your thoughts and strategies below! #Cybersecurity #EmailSecurity #ImpersonationAttacks #BusinessSafety
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🚨 Monday Myth: "Small businesses aren't targets for cyberattacks!" 🚨 🛑 The Truth: Cybercriminals don't just go after the big guys. In fact, 43% of cyberattacks target small businesses! 💼📉 Small businesses are often seen as easy targets because they may have weaker security systems, less training, and smaller budgets for protection. But a single breach can cost thousands—sometimes enough to shut down operations! 😱 🔐 How to Stay Safe as a small business: Use Strong Passwords and two-factor authentication (2FA) 🔑 Keep Software Updated to patch security vulnerabilities 🔄 Train Employees on phishing and other online threats 🧑💻 Backup Data Regularly so you don’t lose everything in an attack 💾 Invest in Security Tools, even basic ones make a huge difference! 🛡️ Don't let your size be your weakness. Protect your business from cyber threats before it's too late! #legal #accountant #cybersecurity #training #smallbusiness
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🚨 Monday Myth: "Small businesses aren't targets for cyberattacks!" 🚨 🛑 The Truth: Cybercriminals don't just go after the big guys. In fact, 43% of cyberattacks target small businesses! 💼📉 Small businesses are often seen as easy targets because they may have weaker security systems, less training, and smaller budgets for protection. But a single breach can cost thousands—sometimes enough to shut down operations! 😱 🔐 How to Stay Safe as a small business: Use Strong Passwords and two-factor authentication (2FA) 🔑 Keep Software Updated to patch security vulnerabilities 🔄 Train Employees on phishing and other online threats 🧑💻 Backup Data Regularly so you don’t lose everything in an attack 💾 Invest in Security Tools, even basic ones make a huge difference! 🛡️ Don't let your size be your weakness. Protect your business from cyber threats before it's too late! #legal #accountant #cybersecurity #training #smallbusiness
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How do you manage human risk? Imagine you walked to your company and found that your valuable and sensitive data has been stolen. What will you do? Will you blame the staff or your cyber security tools? Tech is usually seen as the focus point in cyber risks. However, this is not the case. In over 80% of cases there's a human factor involved. Employees who can't tell what is a legit email and what is a phishing campaign. Email with confidential information sent to the wrong email address due to typo. These are the most common scenarios that repeat year after year. But what can you do to keep everyone safe? ✅ Conduct regular human risk assessments. ✅ Provide your staff with tailored training based on results. ✅ Ensure everyone is compliant with rules and regulations and implement best practices. If you look to optimise your business, you need to ensure safety. You save time and money by having assessment. https://lnkd.in/dA8-Nv4b #smallbusiness #ITsupportservices #cybersecurity #businessgrowth
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