Urgent Warning: How to Protect Yourself from the Latest Cyber Attacks
Download MP3Importance of Cybersecurity for All Businesses:
- Even small and medium companies need robust cybersecurity measures.
- High-profile hacks (e.g., CDK attack on car dealerships, AT&T breach) highlight the risks.
- Daily, hundreds or thousands of smaller cyber attacks target small businesses.
Impact of Cyber Attacks on Small Businesses:
- Cyber attacks can disrupt operations, from payment collection to vendor payments.
- Ransomware can lock your system, making you pay a ransom or risk losing access to your business operations.
- The damage can be more severe than physical damage like a building fire, as it affects digital control.
Lack of Preparedness:
- Many businesses lack a response plan for cyber attacks.
- Unlike fire exits and emergency procedures, there's often no set procedure for cyber incidents.
Creating a Response Plan:
- Develop a documented plan to address cyber attacks.
- Consider including procedures for when your computers are down.
Active Monitoring:
- Cyber attacks often start months before they become visible.
- Implement active monitoring to detect and prevent attacks before they escalate.
- Many attacks could have been prevented with early detection.
Utilizing IT and Cyber Insurance:
- Engage your IT department to monitor for threats.
- Cyber liability insurance can provide active monitoring and response planning.
Statistics on Cyber Attack Impact:
- According to Inc magazine, 60% of businesses that experience a cyber attack close within six months.
Best Practices and Resources:
- Implement best practices to prevent and respond to cyber attacks.
- For more information and resources, visit riskcoverage.com.
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