Small and medium-sized businesses are increasingly being targeted for cyber-attacks. We live in an increasingly digital world which allows processes to be more efficient. However, digital progress and expansion come with the increased risk of cyber-attack on businesses in England. So more than ever, your company needs to focus on cybersecurity and ensure you do not expose your business to hackers and cybercriminals. This article will examine some common cybersecurity myths and what your business should do to protect itself from cyber-attacks.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In recent years, the number of cyber-attacks<\/a> on businesses in England has skyrocketed. This was partly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in the sudden shift to staff increasingly working from home. Home working presented hackers with potentially weaker entry points into organisations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are usually two primary purposes behind cyber attacks on organisations in England. The first type of attack is known as a \u2018ransomware\u2019 attack. As the word \u2018ransom\u2019 suggests, this locks the business owner and staff out of the IT system and demands payment for re-entry. The financial cost of these attacks, including the ransom amount and the loss of business while locked out of the system, can be substantial. Alternatively, your business may suffer a security breach. This usually involves cyber criminals attempting to steal sensitive and personal information from your business. Sensitive information can include passwords, employee information and bank details, which can enable theft of company funds, fraud and identity theft of staff members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Given the significant consequences of suffering a cyber attack, let us explore five common cybersecurity myths so your business gives itself the best level of protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Continue reading this article below the form\n <\/i>\n<\/a>\nWhy Are Cybercriminals Targeting Businesses?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n