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Cybersecurity often feels like a “big company problem.” But the truth is, small and medium businesses (SMBs) are the prime target. In fact, 43% of cyberattacks globally target small businesses, and most don’t survive the fallout.
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Why SMBs Get Targeted
Hackers know smaller businesses usually don’t have the same defenses as large enterprises. That makes them easy prey. Phishing emails, ransomware, and stolen credentials are all common entry points.
The Hidden Costs of a Cyberattack
- Downtime: When systems go down, every hour means lost sales and frustrated customers.
- Reputation Damage: Clients lose trust if their data is exposed.
- Regulatory Fines: In Australia, data breaches can trigger Notifiable Data Breach (NDB) obligations, which come with legal and financial penalties.
- Recovery Costs: Hiring emergency IT support, restoring data, and replacing hardware can easily hit tens of thousands of dollars. A Sydney Example Imagine a small medical centre in Parramatta. A staff member clicks a phishing link, ransomware locks patient files, and operations halt for days. Not only are appointments cancelled, but the clinic risks privacy fines under Australian law. How BlueGuard Can Help At BlueGuard Solutions, we provide affordable, proactive protection that prevents attacks before they cause damage. Our Essential package covers the basics every SMB needs —
from endpoint protection to secure backups — so you can focus on running your business, not firefighting IT disasters.
Don’t wait until an attack happens. Prevention is always cheaper than recovery.
