SecureList

JUNE 25, 2025

Main types of threats affecting the SMB Sector, 2025 ( download ) The top threats targeting SMBs in 2025 included downloaders, Trojans, and adware. Adware also made the top three list. Adware often comes bundled with freeware or shareware, effectively serving as the price for using the free software.

Adware 87

Adware Phishing Computers and Electronics Banking 87

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Yet in a recent report by Nationwide , only 13% of small business owners said they’d been targeted by a cyberattack, but when they saw specific examples of cybercrime — from phishing to ransomware — that number shot up to 58%. The fact of the matter is, a malware attack impacts corporations and small businesses differently.

Malware 98

Malware Small Business Computers and Electronics Adware 98

Webroot

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Adware : Installs itself on your device and displays unwanted online advertisements and pop-ups. These attacks are aimed at consumers, small businesses and enterprises. Trojan : Disguises itself as legitimate files to monitor your online activity and steal sensitive data.

Malware 115

Malware Backups Adware Ransomware 115

Security Affairs

AUGUST 11, 2019

DealPly adware abuses reputation services to remain under the radar. Cisco addressed critical flaws in Cisco Small Business 220 Series Smart Switches. Hi folk, let me inform you that I suspended the newsletter service, anyway I’ll continue to provide you a list of published posts every week through the blog.

Data breaches 82

Data breaches Adware Small Business Surveillance 82

Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

If an employee is tricked by a malicious link in a phishing email, they might unleash a ransomware attack on their small business. Once access is gained, ransomware quickly locks down business computers as it spreads across a network. Until a ransom is paid, businesses will be unable to access critical files and services.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity DDOS Small Business Phishing 98

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 17, 2023

According to research from the password manager LastPass , the average small business user has 85 passwords, and according to older research in 2015 from another password manager, Dashlane, an average user then had at least 90 accounts. But the modern internet doesn’t care about mental limitations. Antivirus works.

Password Management 140

Password Management Antivirus Passwords Accountability 140

eSecurity Planet

JULY 31, 2024

AV is best suited for: Small businesses: Ideal for enterprises with a limited number of devices and a tight budget looking for basic protection. Antivirus (AV) is the foundational layer of endpoint security that detects and removes dangerous software such as worms, trojans, adware, and ransomware. per device.

Antivirus 118

Antivirus Threat Detection Malware Software 118