Not too long ago, cybercriminals used to target big organizations like governments, hospitals, and universities—entities that couldn’t afford downtime and were likely to pay a ransom. Today, however, 82% of ransomware attacks are aimed at small businesses. Why? Because many small businesses lack the security measures and training needed to defend against these attacks. Sectors such as finance, healthcare, online retail, legal services, construction, and real estate are especially vulnerable.
