Did You Know?

• Every 39 seconds, a cyber attack occurs.
• The average cost of a data breach for small businesses is over $200,000.
• 60% of small businesses go out of business within six months of a cyber attack.
• 32% of data breaches involve phishing.
• 70% of organizations believe their security risk increased significantly with the adoption of mobile devices.
• Since the rise of remote work, there’s been a 300% increase in reported cybercrimes.
• Only about 10% of cybercrimes are reported in the United States each year.
• According to a 2023 study, California ranks the ninth most susceptible state to cybercrime.

Latest Posts:

• The Fake Travel Email That Could Expose Your Business
  Summer is nearly here, and with it comes the rise of one of the most convincing cyber scams we’ve seen: fake travel confirmations. These phishing… Read more: The Fake Travel Email That Could Expose Your Business
• The 4 Biggest Cybersecurity Mistakes California Business Owners Are Still Making
  We’ve all seen the headlines: ransomware attacks taking down hospitals, data breaches costing companies millions, and regulatory fines hitting small firms that didn’t even know… Read more: The 4 Biggest Cybersecurity Mistakes California Business Owners Are Still Making
• What Is Zero Trust — and Why Every Small Business Needs to Know About It
  “Zero Trust” might sound like a buzzword or something reserved for big tech companies — but in reality, it’s one of the most important cybersecurity… Read more: What Is Zero Trust — and Why Every Small Business Needs to Know About It
• The Hidden Cyber Risk in Chatbots: What California Businesses Need to Know Before You Type
  AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, and others are quickly becoming everyday tools for businesses across California. They’re helping busy professionals draft emails,… Read more: The Hidden Cyber Risk in Chatbots: What California Businesses Need to Know Before You Type
• Business Email Compromise: The $2.4 Billion Scam Hitting SMBs the Hardest
  Think phishing is your biggest email threat?Think again. While most small businesses worry about spam or malware, the real danger is Business Email Compromise (BEC)… Read more: Business Email Compromise: The $2.4 Billion Scam Hitting SMBs the Hardest

Recently Added Resources:

• A Year of Cybersecurity: Month-by-Month Roadmap for California Business Owners
• Cybersecurity Essentials: A Starter FAQ for Businesses
• Cybersecurity Risk Management: Understanding and Mitigating Threats
• Vendor and Third-Party Security Management

➡️ Monthly Cybersecurity Pulse Check

Participate in our Monthly Cybersecurity Pulse Check to share your perspective and contribute to a safer digital future for all types of organizations in California, including businesses, non-profits, and public sector entities.

Our Mission at Cybersecure California

Presented by Synergy Computing, we’re on a pivotal mission to secure 1 million businesses in California against the looming threat of cyber attacks. Protecting California’s business community is at the heart of what we do.

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