What comes to mind when you think of identity theft? Probably someone stealing your credit card info or social security number, right? How about fraud? Maybe sketchy corporate employees hacking into their systems or engaging in illegal stock trading. Right?
You’re not alone. Most people associate data breaches with individuals and big business, but fail to make the small business connection. However, small businesses are at bigger risk for data breach than ever before.
Here’s why you need to take your data security seriously:
1. Most small businesses that experience data theft end up shutting down. Data theft isn’t cheap. In fact, it can cost you millions in recovery fees, fines, and more.…