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
0
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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50%
32%
18%
50%
19%
31%
39%
31%
30%
41%
25%
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