This Feb 23, 2019, photo shows the inside of a computer in Jersey City, N.J. A cyberattack that leads to down time and lost data can be more costly for smaller companies than for larger businesses, an average of $763 per affected computer or other device versus $470, according to a 2018 study by the Poneman Institute, which researches data protection. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)
NEW YORK: Small businesses can be more vulnerable to cyberattacks than larger companies because they often don’t have sophisticated and comprehensive systems to protect themselves from hackers, viruses, malware and what’s called ransomware. And owners who are focused on customers and employees may not ensure that their defences are up to date.
But there are things small businesses can do to improve cybersecurity. Here are five:
