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Guardz 2025 SMB Threat Report
Focused analysis of cybersecurity threats specifically targeting small and medium businesses, with attack trends and practical defensive recommendations.
Key Statistics We Cite
43%
of all cyberattacks specifically target small and medium businesses
- 43% of attacks target SMBs — Nearly half of all cyberattacks are aimed at smaller organizations that often lack dedicated security resources.
- 350% more phishing attacks — SMB employees receive significantly more social engineering attempts than their enterprise counterparts.
- 3.4 billion phishing emails daily — The sheer volume of phishing attempts makes it statistically likely that some will get through.
Why SMBs Are Targeted
The Guardz report highlights several factors that make SMBs attractive targets:
- Fewer security resources and personnel
- Less sophisticated security tools
- Often serve as entry points to larger supply chains
- Valuable data with weaker protections
- More likely to pay ransoms to avoid business disruption
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