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May 08, 2025

“With us there is little to be gained…” ????

 
 

We often hear that from SMBs when it comes to cybersecurity. Understandable – if you don’t make millions in sales or process sensitive customer data, why would a cybercriminal target you?

But did you know that smaller companies in particular are more likely to be targets of cyber attacks?

They often have:
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Fair is fair: what about you guys?

✅ Are all laptops and phones really secure?
✅ Is everyone using strong passwords as well as MFA?
✅ Is there a backup if things really go wrong?

If not, you are more vulnerable than you think. And our poll on LinkedIn¹ shows that:

Which IT vulnerability worries you the most?
???? 64% chose: Lack of awareness
16%: Outdated systems 14%: No backup policy 7%: Bad passwords????
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The biggest risk? Your people often don’t know ????

Many IT problems start not with technology, but with behavior. Consider:

  • Unknowingly clicking on a wrong link

  • Saving files locally “for convenience”

  • Having no idea what to do in the event of an incident

You can only work safely if your people know HOW to work safely.

 

What can you do?

At ALTA-ICT, we help you with practical solutions such as:
✅ Endpoint security
✅ Multiple authentication
✅ #Microsoft365 hardening
✅ Backup & recovery

But more importantly, we help you create awareness. Because that’s where it starts.

Recognizable? Let it be known

Need to spar about this? Feel free to send a message.
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Reference

¹https://www.linkedin.com/posts/altaict_cybercriminelen-microsoft365-cybersecurity-activity-7326282910406176769-hOTI

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