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AI Is Supercharging Cyberattacks Against Small Businesses

The cyberattack that shuts down a small business doesn't make headlines — but it happens every 39 seconds.

For years, SMB's operated under the assumption that hackers only targeted enterprise giants. That mindset is officially dead.

With 43% of cyberattacks now aimed at small and mid-sized businesses, and the average breach costing over $4.4 million, SMB's are finally waking up — and they're actively seeking IT partners who can help them build real security foundations.

AI has dramatically lowered the barrier to cybercrime, allowing attackers to scan for and exploit vulnerabilities across thousands of small businesses at a scale that was once impossible.

Here's what small businesses are asking for right now:
• Endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions
• Multi-factor authentication implementation
• Security awareness training for employees
• Compliance guidance (HIPAA, SOC 2, CMMC)
• Incident response planning

The businesses that used to say "we're too small to be a target" are now saying "we can't afford NOT to invest in security."