SMEs aren’t too small to target for cybercriminals, they’re too exposed to ignore
When cybercriminals look at a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), they see a route into a larger organization or supply chain with a bigger payout.
SMEs operate with the same level of connectivity, supply chain reliance and regulatory responsibilities as larger organizations, but nowhere near the security budget or cyber staffing.
Co-Founder of BlockAPT.
That imbalance, and connection to a larger environment, is what cybercriminals are exploiting. The Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025/2026 found that 46% of small businesses and 65% of medium businesses reported a cyber breach or attack over the past 12 months.
SMEs are now targeted based on how exposed they are and the bigger payout they can lead to.
The economic risk caused by the SME cyber gap
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