One of the most common things we hear from local business owners in Southwest Georgia is, "I'm just a small contractor," or "I only have five employees. Why would hackers target me? I have nothing they want."
This mindset is understandable, but unfortunately, it is exactly what cybercriminals are counting on.
The Threat: Automated Attacks Don't Discriminate
The reality is that most cyberattacks are not targeted heists like you see in the movies. Hackers aren't sitting in a dark room specifically typing in the URL of your local CPA firm.
Instead, they use automated bots that scan the entire internet 24/7, looking for known vulnerabilities—like an unpatched Windows server or an open remote desktop port. These bots don't care if the IP address belongs to a Fortune 500 company or a small law office. If the door is unlocked, they walk in.
The Reality: The Cost of Downtime
When a ransomware attack hits, it encrypts your files and demands payment for the key. But the ransom itself is often the smallest part of the cost.
The real damage comes from downtime. Imagine if your estimating software, client files, and email were inaccessible for a week. Can you process payroll? Can you submit bids? For many small businesses, a single ransomware attack can cost upwards of $50,000 in lost revenue and recovery costs.
The Solution: Managed IT
You don't have to face these threats alone. At PureRayne Networks, our Managed IT services provide the same level of protection used by large enterprises, scaled for your budget:
- 24/7 Monitoring: We deploy software that watches your network for suspicious activity, allowing us to see threats before they strike.
- Patch Management: We keep your Windows and third-party software updated automatically, closing the security holes that hackers love to exploit.
- Backups: We ensure you have an off-site, immutable backup. If the worst happens, we can restore your data without paying a dime in ransom.