small business security

For Small Businesses, Cyberattacks Are Felt Long After A Data Breach
For Small Businesses, Cyberattacks Are Felt Long After A Data Breach
July 30, 2019  |  B2B Payments

In the wake of some high-profile cyberattacks on small businesses and local governments, new research suggests that the pain points of such incidents last long...

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Small Businesses In The Crosshairs Of Utility Fraud
Small Businesses In The Crosshairs Of Utility Fraud
March 04, 2019  |  B2B Payments

As small businesses (SMBs) heighten their awareness of fraud and cybercrime, fraudsters add to their own lists of tactics to steal money. Recent years have...

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GoDaddy Highlights Small Business Cybersecurity Paradox
GoDaddy Highlights Small Business Cybersecurity Paradox
November 28, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Earlier this week, reports said two researchers from Bloomsberg University of Pennsylvania made their case for safe harbor rules and overall easing of regulatory penalties...

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Bank Of America Merchant Services Eyes Costly Small Business Data Breaches
Bank Of America Merchant Services Eyes Costly Small Business Data Breaches
October 01, 2018  |  B2B Payments

A new survey from Bank of America Merchant Services shines a spotlight on the increasing concerns — and increasing costs — of data breaches. The...

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Downtime Worse For SMBs Than Ransomware Ransom: Datto
Downtime Worse For SMBs Than Ransomware Ransom: Datto
September 13, 2018  |  SMBs

Ransomware attacks are often a small business owner’s worst nightmare. Unfortunately, experts don’t believe ransomware attacks will let up anytime soon, with recent research from...

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‘Whaling’ Is The New Phishing Scam, Switchfast Warns
‘Whaling’ Is The New Phishing Scam, Switchfast Warns
August 28, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Phishing scams remain one of the most popular ways a cyberattacker can target a small business. The strategy typically involves sending a fake invoice or...

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Switchfast: SMB Employees Outperform Managers On Cybersecurity
Switchfast: SMB Employees Outperform Managers On Cybersecurity
August 28, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Follow the leader? When it comes to small business (SMB) cybersecurity, perhaps not. A new report form IT consulting firm Switchfast revealed the mistakes professionals...

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Intel Hustles To Fix Longstanding Security Flaw In Enterprise Devices
Intel Hustles To Fix Longstanding Security Flaw In Enterprise Devices
May 04, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Intel has reportedly been operating with what reports called a “critical vulnerability” in its firmware that could allow hackers to infiltrate company systems via Intel’s...

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Small Biz Ignores The Cyber Threat
Small Biz Ignores The Cyber Threat
November 12, 2015  |  B2B Payments

Small businesses may be a prime target for cyber thieves, but according to new research, small business owners are not only unprepared for these attacks,...

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