Cyber security affects all companies and belongs in the hands of experts
It is not a question of if , but when you and your company will become victims of a cyber attack!
82% of all German SMEs are not adequately protected against cyber attacks
According to the Cyber Security Report of the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), around 75 percent of German SMEs were affected by cyber attacks in 2020. These attacks range from phishing and ransomware to targeted attacks on sensitive data.
75% of all German SMEs are affected by cyber attacks.
A cyber security check provides clarity
Without cybersecurity, your company is sitting on a ticking time bomb
Conclusion
Cyber attacks can cause significant damage to your business, which can impact your financial stability, reputation and long-term competitiveness.
You should take appropriate measures to protect yourself.
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Phishing attacks
Phishing is one of the most common types of cyber attacks. Attackers attempt to steal personal information such as passwords, usernames or credit card information through fake emails, websites or messages.
02
Ransomware
Ransomware is a form of malware that encrypts a company's data and then demands a ransom for its release. These types of attacks can cause significant financial damage and business interruption.
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Data leakage and data loss
Data breaches can occur in a variety of ways, including through insecure data transfers, improperly configured cloud storage, or insider threats. These attacks can compromise sensitive data such as customer data, employee information, or intellectual property.
04
DDoS attacks
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks aim to compromise the availability of websites or online services by overloading their servers. This can lead to business interruption and financial loss.
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Business Email Compromise (BEC)
BEC attacks aim to compromise business emails to extort payments or confidential information. These attacks can be carried out through spoofed emails from supposedly trustworthy senders.
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Insider threats
Insider threats arise when employees, former employees or business partners intentionally or unintentionally disclose, tamper with or steal sensitive data.
The most common cyber attacks,
which affect German SMEs
Financial losses
Cyber attacks can cause direct financial losses, for example through theft of funds, ransom payments in ransomware attacks, or fraud through fake invoices or payments.
Operational interruptions
A cyber attack can affect the availability of IT systems and online services, causing business interruptions. This can lead to production downtime, lost revenue and lost customers.
Loss of reputation
A successful cyber attack can undermine the trust customers and business partners place in the company. This can lead to reputational damage that can have long-term effects on the business.
Data loss and data protection violations
A cyber-attack can result in the disclosure or corruption of sensitive data, which can lead to significant legal, financial and operational consequences. It can also result in violations of data protection laws and affect customer trust.
Recovery costs
Recovering from a cyber attack can be expensive, including costs for forensic investigations, data recovery, system cleanup and security improvements.
The greatest damage that companies can suffer from cyber attacks
Conclusion
Save yourself the significant costs and unnecessary hassle of having professionally implemented and maintained cybersecurity.
Important safety-related topics
Pentesting
A pentest – short for penetration test – is a simulated hacker attack on your IT infrastructure. It specifically uncovers vulnerabilities in your systems before they can be exploited by real attackers. Important, the testing needs to be performed 24/7. The attackers do not sleep and new security issues rise up every minute.