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Increased Targeting of SMBs by Cybercriminals in 2025

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In 2025, cybercriminals shifted their focus to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), which became the primary targets for data breaches. This shift was driven by larger businesses investing in cybersecurity and refusing to pay ransoms, making SMBs more vulnerable due to fewer resources. Key breaches included Tracelo, PhoneMondo, and SkilloVilla, with millions of records stolen and sold on the dark web. The trend highlights the need for SMBs to enhance their cybersecurity measures to protect against increasing threats.

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  1. 24.12.2025 13:30 1 articles · 23h ago

    SMBs Become Primary Targets for Cybercriminals in 2025

    In 2025, cybercriminals increasingly targeted small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), which accounted for 70.5% of data breaches. This shift was driven by larger businesses investing in cybersecurity and refusing to pay ransoms, making SMBs more vulnerable due to fewer resources. Key breaches included Tracelo, PhoneMondo, and SkilloVilla, with millions of records stolen and sold on the dark web.

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