Look, I’ll shoot you straight: hackers aren’t kicking in doors anymore. They’re logging in with your credentials like they work there. And most of the time, it’s not because your password was weak—it’s because someone on your team got tricked into handing it over.
This kind of attack, called an identity-based breach, is now the #1 way bad actors get into small businesses. Fake emails, bogus login pages, and those annoying app popups that ask "Is this you?" over and over until someone clicks yes. It works, and it’s costing businesses like yours a fortune.
Here’s how they’re getting in:
- Emails that look like vendors but aren’t.
- Fake login screens that fool even the careful folks.
- SIM swapping to steal 2FA text codes.
- MFA fatigue, endless prompts until someone slips.
- Third-party vendors or personal devices that aren’t secure.
Here’s how you push them back out:
- Turn on MFA. But not the kind that texts your phone. Use an app or security key, it’s way safer.
- Teach your crew the basics. They don’t need to be tech wizards, just good at spotting fake stuff.
- Give limited access. If someone only needs access to part of the system, don’t give them the keys to the whole building.
- Strong passwords or, better yet, no passwords. Biometric logins and security keys are the way forward.
We’re not trying to scare you. Just calling it like it is. This is one of those times where a few small changes can keep you out of a world of hurt.
If you want help locking the digital doors without making life harder on your team, let’s talk.
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