Small businesses could be hit the hardest by data hacking – with three out of four worried about cyber security

Small businesses are particularly vulnerable to cyber hacking, a law firm specialising in data protection has warned.

While big names such as TalkTalk have seen their hacking scandals hit the headlines, small businesses could actually suffer more than their more established counterparts.

With this in mind, it is perhaps unsurprising that three-quarters of SMEs surveyed say they are concerned about a cyber attack.

Cyber-security lawyers Moore Blatch argue that the damage to reputation and loss of trust that could result from a cyber attack are more important to the success of an SME than a larger business.

They tend to have more of a personal relationship with their customers, and a smaller contacts book, which can be hit harder by the aftermath of data hacking.

Recent research carried out by the firm among 30 SMEs indicated 76 per cent were concerned about cyber-security, while 17 per cent had actually experienced a cyber-attack.   For the full article click here 

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