Ethical Hacking for Small Businesses: Your Best Defense Against Costly Cyberattacks
Let’s be real—most small business owners think cybersecurity is something only big corporations need to worry about. Until that gut-punch moment when: Your accounting system gets locked by ransomware (demanding $50K in Bitcoin) A fake "vendor email" tricks your team into wiring $30K to a scammer Your entire customer database shows up for sale on the dark web I’ve seen it happen to bakeries, law firms, even a dog grooming salon. Hackers love small businesses because they’re often: 🔴 Using outdated software ("If it works, why update it?") 🔴 Skipping basic protections (like 2FA or employee training) 🔴 Assuming they’re "too small" to target (dead wrong in 2025) The good news? You don’t need a Fortune 500 IT budget to fight back. Here’s how ethical hackers (the good…