Businesses and even governmental organizations once thought they were too small to target. Now they face relentless attempts from increasingly sophisticated criminal groups.
The number of weekly cyberattacks on small businesses nearly doubled in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year. Over 80% of attacks targeted credentials, according to a new report from cybersecurity firm Guardz. The rate of these attacks against SMBs is accelerating at an unprecedented pace.
Do not rule out being victimized by the growing cyber menace of ransomware. Easily accessible attack-as-a-service offerings on the dark web have lowered the barrier to entry, enabling even inexperienced threat actors to launch highly effective campaigns, Guardz noted.
The first half of 2025 has been a stark reminder of just how quickly the cyberthreat landscape is evolving. The message is clear, warned Dor Eisner, CEO and co-founder of Guardz. No business is too small to be a target.
“Hackers are going after SMBs with the same force as large enterprises, but these businesses often lack enterprise-level defenses. That’s why it’s so important for SMBs to adopt solutions that make it simple to manage, detect, and respond to threats, with MSPs providing the expertise and proactive support necessary to stay secure and resilient,” he urged.
