5 key tips against cyberattacks on SMEs
- Cyberpeace Tech
- Jul 3
- 2 min read
Cyberattacks on SMEs have increased throughout Latin America, and Mexico is part of this trend. One of the most persistent threats is phishing, which despite being more than two decades old, is still highly effective due to a lack of cybersecurity knowledge and poor staff training.
In the last year, around 43% of small and medium-sized companies in the region were targeted by this digital scam.
Phishing is presented as fake emails or messages that impersonate banks or suppliers to deceive users and steal confidential information such as access, passwords or financial data.
Although this situation is critical in countries such as Brazil and Colombia, Mexico faces similar risks, so it is necessary to take urgent measures to protect businesses.
What damage can cyberattacks on SMEs cause?
The effects of a cyberattack on an SME can be serious: loss of money, data theft, interruption of operations and even damage to reputation. In extreme cases, economic losses exceed $150,000 dollars, putting business continuity at risk.
In addition to phishing, there are other frequent threats that affect companies:
Malware (37%): malicious programs that steal or damage information.
Compromised business emails (28%): spoofing of corporate addresses to deceive staff.
Ransomware (20%): locking company files until a ransom is paid.
DDoS attacks (18%): overload systems to put them out of service.
5 tips to protect your SME from cyberattacks
Train your team continuously: Most attacks take advantage of human error. Teaching good digital practices and fostering a culture of cybersecurity can prevent many incidents.
Keep your systems up to date: Software updates and security patches fix bugs that cybercriminals can exploit. Don't put off this step.
Back up your critical information: Make frequent backups and store them in secure environments. This way you will be able to recover quickly if you lose data due to an attack.
Limit access and privileges: Assign permissions according to the role of each collaborator. Apply multifactor authentication and deactivate accounts that are no longer in use.
Use advanced security tools (EDR): Endpoint Detection and Response automatically detects, analyzes and responds to threats, allowing you to react before the damage is greater.
Mexico must take action now
Although the figures come from a Latin American context, the situation in Mexico demands an immediate response. Mexican SMEs must adopt prevention and digital protection strategies to avoid being part of these statistics. Investing in training and technological solutions is essential to curb cyber-attacks on SMEs.
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