Attackers TargetBoth Large andSmall BusinessesLike thrown paint on a blank canvas, attacks against businesses, both large and small, appear indiscriminate.If there is pro�t to be made, attackers strike at will.

Spear-Phishing Attacksby Size of Targeted Organization

The last �ve years have shown asteady increase in attacks targetingbusinesses with less than 250 employees.

Medium-Size Businesses 251 to 2,500Large Enterprises 2,500+

Small Businesses (SMBs) 1 to 250

Number of Employees

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100%

2011 2012 2013

2015

2014 2015

20142013

50%

32%

18%

50%

19%

31%

39%

31%

30%

41%

25%

34%

35%

22%

43%

Risk Ratioas %

2.2 2.1

Risk Ratio of Spear-Phishing Attacksby Organization Size

1 in 2.7 1 in 6.8 1 in 40.5Risk Ratio

Attacksper Org

15% 3%

20153.6

38%1,305+55%

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Cyber attackers are playing the long game against large companies, but all businesses of all sizes are vulnerable to targeted attacks. In fact, the number of spear-phishing campaigns targeting employees increased 55% in 2015.

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