Large businesses in the United States are putting substantial resources into protecting their information from cybersecurity threats. As a result, they are tougher targets for malicious attacks, so hackers and cyber criminals are now focusing their unwanted attention on smaller, less secure businesses.
Small businesses have money and information of value to criminals but are often less prepared than larger companies to handle cyber threats. They often have more to lose than larger organizations simply because an event – whether a hacker, natural disaster, or business resource loss – can have a devastating impact on the business.
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