Family businesses may feel safe from the threat of a cyber security attack, but recent statistics indicate that data breaches in family offices are becoming a bigger problem. Campden Wealth and Schillings says that 28 percent of international families, family offices and family businesses have been victims of cyber crimes.
There are projections that say that 90% of businesses could be affected by cyber-attacks in 2021 and the overall cost of cyber crime could reach six trillion. While many family businesses have relied on banks for protecting funds and information, it has now become paramount that people protect themselves individually.
One reason that cyber security needs to be made a priority is a large number of email attacks that still exist. 92% of all malware comes via email through targeted phishing. Executive emails are particularly targeted because hackers want to impersonate people who have authority.
Investing in cyber security is also important because new hacking methods threats arise daily. Staying up to date can prevent family offices from falling victim to things like ransomware, cryptojacking and other emerging threats.
The pervasive nature of social networking is a final reason that small business owners need to stay on top of cyber security. Social platforms can be a great way to promote your business, but they are also easy resources for poaching valuable personal information.
If you are looking for a speaker that can talk more about the challenges involving cyber security, Brian Krebs is an industry leader. He initially made an impact in the industry as a reporter for The Washington Post from 1995 to 2009.
Krebs wrote posts for the Security Fix blog and eight front-page stories for the paper. He garnered a passion for covering cyber security after his home network was hacked into in 2001.
Krebs regularly gives speeches and keynote addresses around the country about cyber security. He is the author of the award-winning book, "Spam Nation. The Inside Story of Organized Cybercrime - from Global Epidemic to Your Front Door."
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