Articles : #Vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity: Why are SMEs Particularly Vulnerable to Cyberattacks?
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) represent 99.8% of the European economic fabric, but are also the target of 43% of global cyberattacks (Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, 2024). Under-equipped and often with low awareness, they remain exposed to increasing risks. Discover why SMEs are particularly vulnerable to cyber threats and what concrete measures can be taken to strengthen their IT security.
Regular Updates: The #1 Cybersecurity Strategy to Eliminate Known Vulnerabilities
Regular updating of IT systems is the security practice of applying patches published by vendors as soon as they are available, in order to close known vulnerabilities before they are exploited. According to the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report 2024, 32% of data breaches exploit vulnerabilities for which a patch already existed—making unapplied updates one of the most avoidable attack vectors.
