Cybercriminals consider small businesses a “target of choice,” and a vast number of owners may be leaving their websites and companies unnecessarily vulnerable to attack, a new report suggests. Training employees on sound cybersecurity practices is an integral part of protecting a business, experts note.
In a recent survey of 250 website owners, cloud-based security firm SiteLock found that 59 percent are responsible for their own website upkeep but only 41 percent update website applications at least once a month. Experts consider software updates vital to protecting computer systems.
