FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS A DENIAL OF SERVICE DOS ATTACK

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why might hackers target small businesses instead of a large company?
A
a small business is more likely to have tighter security than a large company
B
a large company is more likely to have tighter security than a small business
C
a small business will have more useful data than a large company
D
the Computer Misuse Act 1990 does not protect small businesses
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cybercriminals are targeting SMBs because they are less secure than larger organizations. Small businesses are vulnerable to cyber-attacks because they don’t have the resources to protect themselves.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hackers are increasingly targeting small businesses because they often have weaker cybersecurity measures than larger enterprises. This makes them more vulnerable to attacks.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lower Security Small to medium businesses are at a higher risk of being hacked because they often do not have the resources to dedicate to cybersecurity.

Detailed explanation-4: -In fact, 43% of data breaches involve small business victims. Additionally, Verizon’s 2022 Data Breach Investigations Report says that very small businesses are extremely vulnerable to malware, ransomware, brute-force attacks, and social attacks – and may not survive one incident.

Detailed explanation-5: -Broadband and information technology are powerful factors in small businesses reaching new markets and increasing productivity and efficiency. However, businesses need a cybersecurity strategy to protect their own business, their customers, and their data from growing cybersecurity threats.

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