How Hackers Target Your Business
Think your small business is too insignificant for cybercriminals?
Think again. A staggering 43% of all cyber attacks specifically target small businesses, and the numbers reveal why: hackers see you as the easier target.The reality is sobering:
- Over half of small businesses operate with zero cybersecurity protection.
- 82% of ransomware victims are companies under 1,000 employees—with 37% having fewer than 100 staff.
- 6 out of 10 small businesses hit by cyber attacks permanently close within six months.
- Small companies face malicious emails at nearly triple the rate of large corporations.
Join David Hunt, a former government cybersecurity specialist and founder of a Reading-based IT security firm, as he pulls back the curtain on how cybercriminals really operate. This eye-opening presentation will reveal:
- Why hackers specifically hunt small businesses
- The actual methods they use to infiltrate your systems (yes—we will hack!)
- Practical, affordable defenses you can implement immediately
This educational program is presented by the Reading-North Reading and Wakefield Chambers of Commerce.
Date and Time
Wednesday Apr 15, 2026
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM EDT
Fees/Admission
Free
Printed courtesy of readingnreadingchamber.org – Contact the Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce for more information.
PO Box 771, Reading, MA 01867 – (978) 664-5060 – jamie@rnrchamber.com