According to a 2012 study by the National Cyber Security Alliance, 60% of small businesses close their doors within six months of a data breach, which can cost a business money, but also reputation. But the Verizon 2013 Data Breach Investigations Report reveals that small and midsize businesses (SMB) are the top targets for cybercriminals, suffering breaches more often than larger firms.
Cybercriminals have become even more efficient in recent years, with their attacks being precise and incredibly calculated. To get the biggest bang for their buck, the FireEye whitepaper states, cybercriminals target SMB segments to leverage the compromised SMB networks, launching attacks against other targets.
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